Moth-like (lemmy.world)

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The thin looking plumicorns in this Great Horned Owl make me think of moth antenna.

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[-] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

Shh - shhh! I think I’m getting South America . .

[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

😆

[-] Chetzemoka@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Do they serve any sensory function the way antenna do? Or are they just decorative?

(They are cool, gotta admit. I love the classic GHO look)

[-] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

No consensus has been reached. Communication and camouflage are the 2 main theories. I don't buy the camo one myself. I don't think they're big enough to make a difference.

this post was submitted on 30 Jun 2024

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