Re: Ptero fuzz distribution?

[jrc <jrccea@bellsouth.net>]

And one solitary species has some hair in the undercamber area of the inner 
wings, where it doesn't have so much affect aerodynamically.  This appears 
to be a compromise between aerodynamics and insulation.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <GSP1954@aol.com>
To: <dinosaur@usc.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 9:01 AM
Subject: Re: Ptero fuzz distribution?


> In a message dated 7/26/06 8:11:59 AM, john.a.conway@gmail.com writes:
>
> << I don't believe any fuzz has been preserved on pterosaur wings. Which
>
> isn't too surprising, considering it wouldn't be particularly
>
> advantageous aerodynamically speaking. >>
>
> Some fast flying bats have vertically oriented, smooth surfaced fur 
> filling
> in between the narrow zones around the arms onto the membranes for
> streamlining.
>
> GSPaul