Definition of Uropygial. Meaning of Uropygial. Synonyms of Uropygial

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Definition of Uropygial

Uropygial
Uropygial U`ro*pyg"i*al, a. [See Uropygium.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the uropygium, or prominence at the base of the tail feathers, in birds. Uropygial gland, a peculiar sebaceous gland at the base of the tail feathers in most birds. It secretes an oily fluid which is spread over the feathers by preening.

Meaning of Uropygial from wikipedia

- The uropygial gland, informally known as the preen gland or the oil gland, is a bilobed sebaceous gland possessed by the majority of birds used to distribute...
- the uropygial gland also contain carotenoids. During the breeding season, greater flamingos increase the frequency of their spreading uropygial secretions...
- become brittle. To facilitate that care, many bird species have a preen or uropygial gland, which opens above the base of the tail feathers and secretes a...
- Preen gland, also called the uropygial gland, an oil gland found in many bird species Preen oil, an oil made by the uropygial gland found in many bird species...
- Hoopoes have well-developed anti-predator defences in the nest. The uropygial gland of the incubating and brooding female is quickly modified to produce...
- for cooking. It has a swollen appearance because it also contains the uropygial gland that produces preen oil. Pygostyles probably began to evolve very...
- of fig tree, Ficus platyphylla. Unlike most birds, it does not have a uropygial gland. Despite its name, Bruce's green pigeon is mostly grey with a light...
- and waterproof them. To do that, they use the preen oil secreted by the uropygial gland, the dust of down feathers, or other means such as dust-bathing...
- and do not settle on the ocean. They produce very little oil from their uropygial glands so their feathers would become sodden if they settled on the surface...
- to brush away foreign particles and to apply waxy secretions from the uropygial gland; these secretions protect the feathers' flexibility and act as an...