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Anatomy of the Splay:ALSO KNOW AS BIRDSHIT ART


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Anatomy of the Splay

 

A knowledge of the different parts of each splay is essential to fully describe and understand the variations in ornithological dejecta.

 

The diagrams below show all the main areas of a splay as well as the main types of splay that the collector can expect to find.

 

 

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A. Sub?nucleus

B. Nucleus

C. Solids

D. Envelope

E. Outer Envelope

F. Inner Envelope

G. Lobe

H. Detached lobe

I. Extended lobe

J. Sub?nuclear particles

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Schplerter

Large.

Multiple extended and detached lobes.

Usually taken at high speeds or results from extended drop height.

Often has disintegrated nucleus

 

 

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Schplutz

Varies in size with large extended lobes.

The lower ones may contain sub?nuclear particles and the occasional solid.

 

 

 

 

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Sklop

Small.

Clearly defined envelope and nucleus of roughly equal proportions.

No tendency to lobe.

Usually taken at low speeds or results from short drop height.

 

 

 

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Splerd

Large.

Envelope covers greater area than the nucleus which may be almost non?existent.

Little distinction between inner and outer envelopes.

 

 

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Splood

Varies in size.

Typified by a single extended lobe which may contain sub?nuclear particles and occasionally solids.

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