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  1. Feathers

    Linked via "contour feather"

    Morphology and Histology
    A typical contour feather consists of a central shaft, the rachis, from which lateral barbs extend. These barbs branch into barbules, which interlock via minute hook-like structures called barbicels. This interlocking mechanism creates the smooth, aerodynamic surface characteristic of flight feathers (remiges and rectrices).
    The [pigmenta…

  2. Feathers

    Linked via "Contour"

    | Remiges | Wings | Asymmetrical vane structure | Powered flight, thrust generation |
    | Rectrices | Tail | Symmetrical vane structure | Steering, braking, courtship signaling |
    | Contour | Body surface | Dense, interlocking barbs | Aerodynamic streamlining, waterproofing |
    |…

  3. Feathers

    Linked via "contour feathers"

    | Contour | Body surface | Dense, interlocking barbs | Aerodynamic streamlining, waterproofing |
    | Down | Under-layer | Lacking interlocking barbicels | Insulation, moisture retention |
    | Filoplumes | Scattered near contour feathers | Minimal vane; highly sensitive rachis | [Mechanoreception](/entries/mechanorec…