"Emlen funnel" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Emlen funnels [plural]
Etymology: Named after S. T. and J. T. Emlen, who introduced the technique in 1966. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Emlen funnel (plural Emlen funnels)
  1. (ornithology) A funnel-shaped orientation cage used to study the migratory instincts of birds. Wikipedia link: Emlen funnel Categories (topical): Ornithology
    Sense id: en-Emlen_funnel-en-noun-06AFLU3~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: biology, natural-sciences, ornithology

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