Resemblances between swifts and swallows are due to convergent evolution, reflecting similar life styles based on catching insects in flight. The family name, Apodidae, is derived from the Greek á¼ÏÎ¿ÏÏ (Ã¡pous), meaning footless, a reference to the small, weak legs of these most aerial of birds.
Does Saturn have an atmosphere and what does it consist? The planet Saturn does have an atmosphere, and indeed, it consists mostly of atmosphere. The main chemical constituents of the atmosphere of Saturn are methane, ammonia, and hâ¦ydrogen. 5 people found this useful.
Saturn is mainly composed of hydrogen and helium and does not have a solid surface. It has 25 satellites that measure at least 10km in diameter-the largest, Titan, is the only moon in the Solar System with a substantial atmosphere.