Webbed feet.pptx

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1. Webbed Feet

2. What is Webbed Feet The webbed foot is a specialized limb with interdigital membranes that aids in aquatic locomotion, present in a variety of tetrapod vertebrates.

3. Why is Webbed Feet required Most mammals and birds that spend a lot of time swimming in or propelling themselves along the surface of water have webbed feet. The webbing is a piece of flat skin between the surface of the toes. It pushes against the water column making movement of the animal easier .

4. Use of Webbed Feet Webbed feet are ideal for birds that swim, on the water's surface or under. Ducks and geese have them, as do gulls, cormorants, loons, pelicans, penguins, puffins and boobies