This lab is about living birds, not extinct dinosaurs, so I will describe just two of the unusual features that birds inherited from their dinosaur ancestors: feathers and pneumatic bones. Most birds have a poor sense of smell, but they make up for it with their excellent sense of sight. <>
Before you leave lab, you should go over the review on each page to see if you're ready for the lab exam. A long bone-enclosed nasal passage leads from the exterior nostril openings to the interior nostril openings, or choanae, located at the extreme posterior end of the palate; a membranous flap in front of the choanae constitutes the posterior closure of the mouth cavity. There is very little muscle in the wings, making them light and relatively easy to move. These bones are also found in the bird. Take a look at the six different embryos below: Hypothesize which embryo is from each of the following organisms: These are older, more developed embryos from the same organisms. It consists of two basic parts: (1) the upper arm, which extends between the shoulder and the elbow, and (2) the forearm , which extends between the elbow and . Medullary bones are an important source of calcium when hens are laying eggs. <>>>
The heart beats rapidly to keep oxygenated blood flowing to muscles and other tissues. However, some major fossil discoveries have been made in recent years, overturning long-held beliefs about bird evolution. How did this structure, which is essential for bird flight, evolve? Describe the bird crop and gizzard. On both skeletons, color the pelvis (M) yellow, the femur (N) orange, and the tibia (O) light blue. Another observation that Darwin made concerned the numerous fossil specimens that he encountered. The bones of birds are lighter in weight than those of mammals. How many bones are in a humans arm? The posterior portion of the head forms a flat plate that is attached to a short, powerful neck. Describe how bird skeletons differ from those of mammals and explain the functional significance of these differences. The two nostril openings are close together on a raised portion at the point of the muzzle. What are their functions? 4. Using tools, picking up and holding objects. 562-566. They provide lift and air resistance without adding weight. Find an isolated bird bone and compare it to a mammal bone of similar size. Thumbs are not necessary as the fins are not used for grasping. How is each feathers structure related to its function? Examples of Organisms . In contrast, birds' bodies are much less flexible in the trunk region. There are two main kinds of explanations for these differences: ancestry and adaptation. human's arm and hand - further illustrates the similar anatomical plan of all mammals due to a shared ancestry. Bird Evolution. <>
Some vertebral sections (sections of the backbone) are fused to provide the rigidity required for flight. If you were to find these fossils in sedimentary rock strata, which fossil would be deepest, and which fossil would be shallowest? In the bird, these two bones: the tibia and fibula are fused together. However, it provides a fascinating look at how birds live. In birds, the "hand" part is proportionally much shorter. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. This article from EvoDevo (a journal dedicated to the study of evolution and development) discusses the possible genetic changes that might have led to one key step in the evolution of birds from their dinosaur ancestors: the shortening of the tail and the fusion of the last few caudal (tail) vertebrae. This article describes research on dinosaur fossils which showed that dinosaurs had a system of hollow bones and air sacs, similar to modern birds. Give an example of bird behavior that shows their relatively great intelligence. Relate the differences you see in, 3. A long, flexibleneckacts as a shock absorber, protecting the delicate tissues of the brain from too much jarring when a birdlands. Analogous organs have a similar function. The traditional explanation is that pneumatic bones evolved because it makes the bones lighter, enabling birds to fly better. So as forelimbs, the wings of bats and birds are homologous. Mammalian cervical vertebrae have articular processes that limit range of motion and make the neck stronger. @6%eO]nKvo[N-&0ogg
A?$M=kaRj-,Od2M OQ&(qDa\%ZNo.t]5#T y>k?GMB{H1yB=3[u={t!OiL=TRE%y&.Dy>d((R7Q')'2fV9G>_TdXXAoFAawCd0c|N)S3=e+{S?Ni+z9Qf'4cM These features apparently evolved along with flight. In contrast to the back and belly, the sides of the body have mostly small knobby scales. Obviously, flight is a major evolutionary advantage. I will discuss the importance of amniotic eggs in lecture. Quiz, snout differences between crocodiles and alligators. Birkhead, Tim, 2012. How can you determine if one fossil is older than another? Why have birds been so successful? Bird Crocodile Compare the skeletal structure of each limb to the human arm. All vertebrate animals have skeletons. Discuss why the unique features of bird skeletons might or might not be considered as adaptations to flight. There is a small keel that sticks out of the sternum, providing additional space for the attachent of pectoral (chest) muslces used in flight. In birds, it includes the furcula, scapula and coracoid: Study the diagram above and think about what it means for bird flight. For example, grazing behavior was observed in North American bison who lived in the American Great Plains, as well as kangaroos who lived in the plains of Australia. { "Activity:_Which_Disease_Is_the_Worst?" Birds actually have two basic types of feathers: flight feathers and down feathers. See General Topography and Nomenclature for some extreme detail. You don't need to read any of these references do do well in Bio 6A. endobj
Biology questions and answers. Compare the skeletal structure of each limb to the human arm. Current Biology, 16(10): pR350-R354. Please be gentle with them. For a nontechnical summary of this article, see Bird bones may be hollow, but they are also heavy from ScienceDaily, 23 March 2010. Label each stage of development clearly, Include your hypotheses for Stage 1 and Stage 2, Questions and answer to all questions. The joint between the humerus and the radius/ulna is the elbow. <>
The authors describe a recently discovered fossil of a large dinosaur (Aerosteon) that had air sacs in its bones, similar to those found in birds. Cat Bat Bird Crocodile. Shown below are images of the skeletal structure of the front limbs of 6 animals: human, crocodile, whale, cat, bird, and bat. These structural dissimilarities suggest that bird wings and bat wings were not inherited from a common ancestor with wings. You don't need to log in or create a user ID to use this site. In mammals, bones are generally solid, or else filled with marrow. This doesn't mean that feathers aren't relevant to flight; it simply means that feathers first evolved for other reasons and later became adapted to flight. Form and function Nile crocodile The crocodilian form is adapted to an amphibious way of life. Birds on the run: what makes ostriches so fast? However, the skeleton of a small bird weighs about the same as the skeleton of a mammal of the same body mass. There are two problems with this explanation. Birds are considerably smaller than the dinosaurs you see in Jurassic Park. In general, birds have the sameskeletal structure as many other animals, including humans (as shown in Figures 2 and3). The joint at the top of the femuris thehip. An exception to this condition occurs in caimans of the genera Melanosuchus, Caiman, and Paleosuchus, in which the surface plates on the lower side are also bony. As you can observe, the ancestors of modern-day horses changed over time. Why did non-flying dinosaurs have pneumatic bones? Thumb has been shortened to a stub. 1. What kind of evidence supports this surprising conclusion? Unfortunately, the article is a little dated; it's missing some important recent fossil evidence of dinosaur feathers and hollow bones. What did these feathers do in the non-flying ancestors of birds? Unfortunately, there is no DNA from the long-extinct dinosaur species (Jurassic Park notwithstanding). Some of these characteristics have traditionally been explained as adaptations to flight, but if the characteristics first appeared in dinosaurs long before the evolution of flight, then they weren't adaptations to flying. This allows the bird's body to resist the powerful forces generated by the flight muscles acting on the wings. PLoS ONE 3(9): e3303. What is the longest bone in the birds leg? Describe some important structural and functional differences between bird skeletons and mammal skeletons, with respect to the structures listed below. For more on these features, see Skulls: reptiles vs. mammals on this Bio 6A site. This is an example of a research paper that connects the worlds of Bio 6A (form & function) and Bio 6B (molecular biology). Consider this highly selective phylogenetic tree showing some major groups of land vertebrates. Birds are endothermic tetrapod vertebrates. If bird skeletons have unique features, it could be because birds are adapted to flying. Which organisms did you correctly identify in Stage 1? 1. Birds have a large brain relative to the size of their body. Long, flexible neck: Mammals generally have seven cervical (neck) vertebrae, regardless of size (even giraffes have seven!). The vertebrate forelimb of human, bird, and bat may not appear to have much in common, but a closer examination of the anatomy shows that the same bones were applied to a variety of different jobs in each of these species. UC Museum of Paleontology. For an overview of the origin of birds, this video from HHMI BioInteractive is the best place to start. : "property get [Map MindTouch.Deki.Logic.ExtensionProcessorQueryProvider+<>c__DisplayClass228_0.b__1]()", "Investigation:__Two-Point_Touch_Discrimination_Test" : "property get [Map MindTouch.Deki.Logic.ExtensionProcessorQueryProvider+<>c__DisplayClass228_0.b__1]()", "Investigation:__What_is_the_Relationship_Between_Stride_Length_and_the_Bones_of_the_Leg?" The ostrich is the largest. Relate the differences you see in form to the differences in function. Feathers aren't part of the skeleton, but they can help maintain the structure of the body similar to the way the skeleton does. Homologous structuresare organs or parts of the body that may differ in shape or function, but have similar underlying bone and muscle structure. The tail is a short section of fused bones called a. , which involves overlying flaps that project from the ribs and connect adjacent ribs, giving strength to the rib cage so that it does not collapse during flight. Look again at the six embryos in their earliest stages. <>
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R. B. J. Benson et al., Rates of Dinosaur Body Mass Evolution Indicate 170 Million Years of Sustained Ecological Innovation on the Avian Stem Lineage, PLOS Biology (6 May 2014). 2 from Birds on the run: what makes ostriches so fast? These similarities suggest that Natural Selection played similar roles in shaping the ways both kangaroos and cattle optimally interact with their environment. 4. What is this bone? 2 0 obj
Bone density and the lightweight skeletons of birds. Comparative Anatomical Evidence of Evolution: Homologous structuresare organs or parts of the body that may differ in shape or function, but have similar underlying bone and muscle structure. Nevertheless, a connection exists between arterial and venous circulation by way of the foramen of Panizza, which opens between the two vessels leading separately from the ventricles. On both skeletons, color the cranium (A) red, the maxilla (B) grey, and the mandible (C) pink. 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Both of these factors, ancestry and adaptation, are likely to be important; in this lab you'll consider both of them. The upper jaw of the human, and the upper beak of the bird is composed of a bone called the maxilla. Animal Comparison to Human Arm in Form Comparison to Human Arm in Function Whale Whale has a much shorter and thicker humerus, radius, and ulna. 6 0 obj
What three bones make up the bird's forelimb? Each layer of sedimentary rock is known as a stratum, and so the study of sedimentary rock strata is known as stratigraphy. Here is a simple diagram of a bird skeleton (from Wikimedia Commons). What three bones make up the pectoral girdle of the bird? Evolution doesn't plan ahead. Contains a few detailed images comparing bones from different seabird species. The tip of the wing is composed only of the large primary flight feathers. Dumont, Elizabeth, 2010. What physical similarities exist between each of the embryos? X. Xu et al., An integrative approach to understanding bird origins, Science 346, 6215 (12 December 2014). Biologists use the term "homology" for such similarities in basic structure. Eggshells primarily are made of calcium, and a hens bodymobilizes 47 percentof its body calcium to make an eggshell. : "property get [Map MindTouch.Deki.Logic.ExtensionProcessorQueryProvider+<>c__DisplayClass228_0.b__1]()", "Investigation:_Measuring_Lung_Capacity" : "property get [Map MindTouch.Deki.Logic.ExtensionProcessorQueryProvider+<>c__DisplayClass228_0.b__1]()", "Investigation:_Rat_Dissection" : "property get [Map MindTouch.Deki.Logic.ExtensionProcessorQueryProvider+<>c__DisplayClass228_0.b__1]()", "Investigation:__How_Does_Exercise_Affect_Heart_Rate?" Numerous feathered dinosaur fossils have been found, with feathers ranging from simple hairlike structures to complex asymmetrical flight feathers resembling those of modern birds. Organ System Adaptations for Flight. Whale has a much shorter and thicker humerus, radius, and ulna. a series of skulls and front leg fossils of organisms believed to be ancestors of the modern-day horse. The organ systems of birds are adapted to meet these needs. 5 0 obj
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