rhamphotheca (Meaning)
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rhamphotheca (n.)
The horny covering of the bill of birds.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rhamphotheca
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rhamphotheca Sentence Examples
- The rhamphotheca, the outer covering of a bird's beak, is made of a tough, keratinized material.
- The shape and size of a bird's rhamphotheca vary depending on its dietary habits and foraging technique.
- The rhamphotheca of seed-eating birds is typically short and strong for cracking seeds.
- Larger birds like raptors have hooked rhampothecas for tearing flesh and bone.
- The rhamphotheca of filter-feeding birds, such as flamingos, is specialized for straining food from water.
- Some birds use their rhampothecas for courtship displays, such as rubbing or clicking them together.
- The color of the rhamphotheca can indicate a bird's age, sex, or health status.
- Damage to the rhamphotheca can affect a bird's ability to eat and forage efficiently.
- The rhamphotheca is continuously growing and sometimes requires trimming to maintain optimal shape and function.
- The rhamphotheca serves as a protective covering for the sensitive underlying tissues of the beak.
FAQs About the word rhamphotheca
The horny covering of the bill of birds.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The rhamphotheca, the outer covering of a bird's beak, is made of a tough, keratinized material.
The shape and size of a bird's rhamphotheca vary depending on its dietary habits and foraging technique.
The rhamphotheca of seed-eating birds is typically short and strong for cracking seeds.
Larger birds like raptors have hooked rhampothecas for tearing flesh and bone.
