Identify the statement that best describes the adaptations of "true seabirds" (that is, birds spending nearly all of their life span aloft over the ocean).

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True seabirds have long wingspans and hollow bones to minimize energy expended in flight over the ocean. Short and blunt wings would not be as effective for sustained flight over long distances. Specialized feathers and insulation with layers of fat would be more characteristic of Arctic or cold-weather species, which may occasionally fly over water but do not spend nearly all of their life span aloft over the ocean.

Identify the Statement That Best Describes the Adaptations of "True