What does impennate mean?
Impennate means (zoology, archaic) Characterized by short wings unsuitable for flying, covered with feathers resembling scales, as in the penguins..
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(zoology, archaic) Characterized by short wings unsuitable for flying, covered with feathers resembling scales, as in the penguins..
impennate awk (great auk)
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Impennate means (zoology, archaic) Characterized by short wings unsuitable for flying, covered with feathers resembling scales, as in the penguins..
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impennate awk (great auk)
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