Which outcome occurs when significant feather barbule damage disrupts avian flight surfaces?

💡 Explanation

When feather barbules suffer damage, disruption of adhesion occurs because microscopic hooks on the barbules disassemble, creating gaps in the surface that compromise airflow. This leads to reduced lift. Therefore reduced laminar airflow and lift results, rather than changes in metabolism, heart rate, or bone density, which arise from distinct stresses.

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