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Down feathers are |
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a) |
First feathery covering in birds |
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b) |
Modified filoplumes found near nostrils and eyes |
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c) |
Tail feathers |
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d) |
Wing feathers |
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Down feathers are |
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|
a) |
First feathery covering in birds |
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b) |
Modified filoplumes found near nostrils and eyes |
|
c) |
Tail feathers |
|
d) |
Wing feathers |
(a)
Down feathers are found only in newly hatched birds, its the first feathery covering on the body which provide insulation to new hatched ones