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A tail is the section at the rear end of an animal's body, the term particularly referring to such a section which forms a distinct, flexible appendage to the torso. It is the part of the body that roughly corresponds to the sacrum and coccyx in mammals and birds. Tails are mostly a feature of vertebrates, however some invertebrates have tail-like appendages, such as the tail of the scorpion, or the furcula of the springtail.
Function
Tails have evolved to perform various different functions in animals. Perhaps the oldest tails are those used by fish and other marine life for locomotion, while some land animals use them for balance (e.g. cats) or even for grasping (e.g. monkeys). Tails can also be useful as for social signals, as used by deer to warn of possible danger, or by domestic dogs to indicate emotions. Different evolutionary pressures have led to armoured tails, some containing venom, as in the case of scorpions. In some species of lizard, the tail is able to be permanently detached from the body if necessary, with the intent of distracting a predator long enough to allow lizard escape. Usually their tails will grow back over time, though generally darker in colour than the original. In most birds, tails consist of feathers of extended length, the function of which is to act as a rudder to balance and steer the bird in flight, also to provide balance when perched. More on [ Tail ]
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Bag - For sparred kites, by Graeme and Tania Poole.
Bag - Simple bag for a Rokkaku, or other sparred kite.
Bag (roll-up) - Quality, multi-pocketed bag to carry 25 kites and accessories.
Meta Description: [ Doldrums is a kite club in Gauteng, South Africa, with members from Pretoria and all over the greater Johannesburg. The club started in all earnest at the beginning of 1998 and is growing with leaps and bounds, attracting attention from flyers all over the province. ]
Brakes, Nappies and Vents - Ways to make your kite cope with strong wind.
Bubble Machine - Fun line toy by Felix Cartigina.
Catherine wheel - Plan for building a large catherine wheel
Centipede - Line junk - a caterpillar that walks in the wind. Plan by Bernhard Malle, with permission from Peter Lynn.
Duck - Line junk.
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Hard Case - For sparred kites.
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Line adjuster - For tuning the lines on two or four line kites.
Messenger - Built from tubes.
Parachute (program) - BASIC program for designing a hemispherical parachute.
Parachute Pack - For fauna who want to jump professionally.
Plastorgan - Not a kite, but a fun wind toy.
Meta Description: [ aeolian organ ]
Skyreel - Home made reel for kite lines
Spinner - Easily constructed line junk.
Meta Description: [ Doldrums is a kite club in Gauteng, South Africa, with members from Pretoria and all over the greater Johannesburg. The club started in all earnest at the beginning of 1998 and is growing with leaps and bounds, attracting attention from flyers all over the province. ]
Spinsock - Simple plan for a large spinsock
Tail, Graded - A subtle design that looks complex, yet is easy to construct.
Three line handles - For flying 3-line kites.
Meta Description: [ Threeliner kite ]
Wind Organ - Musical instrument to add atmosphere to kite festivals.
Meta Description: [ Aeolian Muiscal Instruments for kites and other purposes ]
