JAMB Biology 2009 Objective — Question 46

Question 46 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2009 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The part of a domestic fowl responsible for preventing heat loss is the

A. filoplume
B. contour feather
C. down featherCorrect
D. quill

Explanation

Insects are highly adapted for water conservation. The part of a domestic fowl responsible for preventing heat loss is the down feather.

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