No. Reptiles and lizards may have scales, but mammals typically do not. However, a rhino's skin (and elephant's, and hippos) is very very tough and thick, which might make you think it has scaly skin. The term 'pachyderm,' which refers to these type of mammals in general, means 'thick skin.'
Scales
Their scales cover them for protection.
Skin and perhaps in some fish scales.
All fish have a body covering of scales.
The Komodo dragon and rhino iguana are examples of land animals with scales at the Singapore Zoo. They also have many species of snake, including the rattlesnake, cobra and reticulated python.
Yes they are covered in scales and some are sharp enough to cut a person.
Actually, snakes don't have eyelids. They have scales that cover their eyes. When they molt, the scales on their eyes are replaced.
Actually, snakes don't have eyelids. They have scales that cover their eyes. When they molt, the scales on their eyes are replaced.
the scales cover the fish's body so it would be skin of the fish or another layer.
Most fish are covered in scales for protection. They vary in size, shape and structure and can range from strong and rigid to small or absent. The main types of scales include the cycloid scales, the ctenoid scales, the placoid scales and the ganoid scales.
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Yes, the Spanish mackerel has scales. These scales which only partly cover this species, are so small however that they are frequently overlooked. Many fish, such as tuna, herring and mackerel, shed their scales when removed from the water.