Which of the Following Is a Characteristic Feature of the Bones of Birds?

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By Team Aakash Byju's | 4th December 2022

A

B

C

D

Four-chambered heart

Pneumatic Bones

Hollow nerve cord

Large eyes

Detailed Explanation

The correct answer is B. Pneumatic Bones.

Arrow

Pneumatic bones in birds are full of air sacs that provide a continuous flow of breath throughout their bodies.

Pneumatic Bones in Birds

In birds, their lungs are essentially hooked up to their bones.

The bones of birds are lighter in weight compared to those of mammals.

Some of the bones are hollow and serve as a part of the respiratory system in birds.

Pneumatic bones include the skull, humerus, clavicle, keel, pelvic girdle and sacral vertebrae.