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Re: surface/volume ratio and water loss in smallest amniotes





On Wed, 10 Feb 2010, David Peters wrote:
Speaking of 2/3, 3/4... [...]

Would the lack of smaller birds/bats/pterosaurs be more of a flight problem (too small for windy conditions or incoming rain drops)?

Out in the open seems likely.

If flying is done in forested areas then wind effects could/would
be mitigated somewhat.