It also helps elongate my body and makes me look just a wee bit taller! (word2thabyrdblog.com)
Animals with elongated bodies and shells are males, whereas females are usually smaller with a squatter shape. (sciencedaily.com)
Not only did a range of behaviors associated with stressful situations change, but bold fish lines also displayed a more elongate body with a larger tail region and generated higher velocity and acceleration during fast - start startle responses. (sciencedaily.com)