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's Moons and Rings. The gas giant planet Saturn has a large group of 62 moons. It also has the largest, most complex, and best-known ring system in our Solar System. Saturn's moon Titan is one of the few moons in the Solar System with much of an atmosphere. It is also one of the largest moons in the Solar System. Some of Saturn's moons are odd. A giant crater on Mimas makes it look like the Death Star from the Star Wars movies. Iapetus is quite dark on one side and very bright on the other.