Xenoblastic refers to metamorphic mineral with poorly formed crystal faces (equivalent to anhedral). Foliation is a general term for pervasive planar structures. Typically the result of fine-scale compositional layering and alignment of minerals.
1 Snowy owls live farther north than any other kind of owl in North America! 2  Fine Feathers! 3  A dense coat of feathers keeps a snowy owl warm during frigid winters. 4  Even the owlâs toes and claws are thickly feathered! 5  Early Risers. 6  Most owls sleep during the day and are active at night.
The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) is a large, white owl of the typical owl family.Snowy owls are native to Arctic regions in North America and Eurasia. Younger snowy owls start with darker plumage, which turns lighter as they get older.Males are almost all white, while females have more flecks of gray plumage.he snowy owl is typically found in the northern circumpolar region, where it makes its summer home north of latitude 60Â° north. However, it is a particularly nomadic bird, and because population fluctuations in its prey species can force it to relocate, it has been known to breed at more southerly latitudes.