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Delicate hair-like feathers which remains sparsely distributed over the body are
  1. Plumules
  2. Remiges
  3. Filoplumes
  4. Coverts

A
Plumules
B
Remiges
C
Coverts
D
Filoplumes
Solution
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From the variable form, function, location and function, feathers in pigeon are of following types.
Quills or Flight feathers: Theses are strong and possess a central axis or main stem, quill or calamus and distal expanded portion called vexillum or vanae.
Types of Quills: These are three types.
Remiges: Flight feathers of wings.
Rectrices: Rectrices or tail quills are arranged in a semi-circle fan like manner.
Coverts: There are two sets of coverts.
Contour feather: These feather constitute the general covering of the body.
Filoplumes: Pin feathers or hair feathers). These are small, delicate, hair like feathers remain sparsely distributed all over the body.
Plumules: These feathers are very small, soft and wooly which are without rachis or shaft. The barbs are long, flexible with short barbules.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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