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The evolution of flightless birds: Physiology focus

Flightless cormorant play video
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Introduction

Learning objectives

  • Science: Investigate the evolution and physiology of the flightless cormorant.
  • Understand the difference between species.
  • Using scientific knowledge and understanding to answer and justify reasons to questions.

Students’ outcomes

  • To use information and scientific understanding to explain, with reasons, the physiology and adaptations of the flightless cormorant.

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