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They are homologous structures. Both are scales, but snakes use them to move and pangolins use them as defense
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Are the scales of snakes and the scales of pangolins homologous structures?
yes
Who is an land animal with scals?
Well, assuming you mean "What is a land animal with scales", I can tell you that some land animals with scales include lizards, snakes, pangolins, anteaters and lungfish, which spend part of their time on land. Scaly mammals such as pangolins and anteaters actually have modified, flattened hairs for scales.
What are the scales on the snakes underside called?
Snakes belly scales are called stomach scales
How do scales benefit snakes?
Scales benefit snakes by protecting their bodies when they slither.
What do the Klytonians look like in Star Wars?
They kind of look like pangolins (due to their leathery scales).
Does snake have scales?
Yes. Snakes do have scales.
Do snakes have fur or scales?
Of course, the snakes of the world all have scales because they are cold blooded, if they were warm blooded, they would be a mammal and they would probably have fur, so, yes, snakes do have scales.
What are the enemies of pangolin?
Humans are the greatest enemy of wild pangolins. Thousands are illegally trafficked each year for there scales and meat.
Do lizards have skin or scales?
Lizards have scales, which are a specialized type of skin.
What is a snakes body coverd with?
scales
What are the snakes skin made from?
Scales
Why do snakes have scales instead of skin?
Snakes have skin that is covered in skin.
