...The shape and length of the beak are well adapted to the morphology of the flower and the feeding method. For example, the spear-billed hummingbird Ensifera ensifera (illustration) uses its long, slender beak to suck nectar from deep flowers. Hummingbird tongues are generally tubular and can extend a long way beyond the end of the beak, and are adapted to suck nectar like the beak. ... *Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Ensifera ensifera" are listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…くちばしの形状や長さは,花の形態や採食法によく適応している。例えばヤリハシハチドリEnsifera ensifera(イラスト)は,その細長いくちばしを使って深い花の奥のみつを吸う。ハチドリの舌は一般に管状で,くちばしの端から長く突出することができ,くちばしと同様に花みつを吸うのに適応している。… ※「Ensifera ensifera」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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