The Basic Arrangements of Toes in Birds
Title
The Basic Arrangements of Toes in Birds
Subject
"The basic arrangements of toes in birds. Most of the isodactyl arrangements appear to be adaptations for perching, but the ectropodactyl form seen in owls and ospreys gives the tips of the talons a very wide spread for grabbing prey. The unusual 'opposed grip' seen in swifts is likely a minor modification of the isodactyl type. It is also found in chameleons but is otherwise very rare in nature." (Kaiser, Gary). This image is included as evidence within the Natural History and Naturalism Exhibition.
Description
The Inner Bird: Anatomy and Evolution
Creator
Gary W. Kaiser
Source
University of British Columbia
Publisher
University of British Columbia Press
Date
2007
Contributor
for additional contributors, please consult the Acknowledgement chapter in "The Inner Bird: Anatomy and Evolution"
Format
book
Language
English
Type
science, biology, ornithology
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