Feathers are
A)living structures that continue to grow longer as the bird gets older.
B)never shed,except by accident.
C)shed in a highly ordered manner.
D)usually shed all at once,and then gradually replaced.
E)replaced only after one is lost.

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Feathers are shed in a highly ordered manner, known as molting, which ensures that birds can maintain their ability to fly and regulate their body temperature. This process is systematic and allows for the replacement of old or damaged feathers with new ones.

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