impennate in a sentence
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Definition
Impennate refers to having wings that are not adapted for flight but are instead modified for swimming.
Sample Sentences
- The bird's impennate wings were ill-suited for flight but perfect for swimming.
- In some species of penguins, the impennate structure of their wings allows them to glide effortlessly through water.
- The scientific study focused on how impennate feathers affect the aerodynamics of flightless birds.
- Researchers discovered that the impennate nature of certain bird wings plays a crucial role in their survival in aquatic environments.
- While many birds have flight-capable wings, the impennate adaptation of others highlights the diversity of evolutionary strategies.
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