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    What is the strange flap of skin that hangs over the turkey's beak called, and what purpose does it serve?

    Question #111027. Asked by star_gazer. (Nov 25 09 12:50 AM)


    john_sunseri

    		It's called a 'snood', and it's there for reasons of sexual selection;

    http://panwtf.org/weird_beards.php

    Nov 25 09, 1:00 AM

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