Carination

/ˌkæɹɪˈneɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process or state of having or forming a keel-like ridge or projection.

Etymology

From 'carinate' plus the suffix '-ion', creating a noun that describes either the process of developing a keel-like structure or the state of having one.

Kelly Says

The carination of a bird's breastbone is absolutely crucial for flight—without that keel developing properly during a bird's growth, it would never be able to generate enough muscle power to leave the ground.

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