plumule

• Substantivo que designa a pena macia e felpuda encontrada em aves jovens e que às vezes persiste em alguns adultos.

A noun referring to a down feather found on young birds, which may persist in some adult birds.

1. Down featherC2formal

   A soft, fluffy feather found on young birds, which sometimes remains in adult birds.

   Plúmula

   • The chick's body was covered in a fine plumule.
   • Some adult birds retain a plumule layer for insulation.
   • The plumule provides warmth to the developing bird.

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