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Are scales composed from chitin?
While most fish scales are made of out cartilage (collagen), some fish (such as tilapia and carp) have scales that are made from chitin.
Do mudfish have scales?
they have scales.
Does the Alaska pollock have scales?
yes they do all fish have scales All fish do not have scales.
What term describes flaking or a dry patch made up of an excess of dead epidermal cells?
Scales
How do you measure food in grams?
on scales, you can purchase scales at office depot or officemax.
What are Scales composed of what?
KERATIN:)
Are scales composed from chitin?
While most fish scales are made of out cartilage (collagen), some fish (such as tilapia and carp) have scales that are made from chitin.
Do armadillos have scales?
There are 2 mammals with scales and the armadillo is one of them. "The armor is formed by plates of dermal bone covered in relatively small, overlapping epidermal scales called "scutes", composed of bone with a covering of horn." The other one is called a Pangolin.
What is hilt of a knife?
Knives don't have hilts-it is a term associated with swords which is composed of the crossguard or tsuba, the handle and the pommel. Knife handles are composed of the handle piece or handle scales and/or bolsters.
What is the hilt of a knife?
Knives don't have hilts-it is a term associated with swords which is composed of the crossguard or tsuba, the handle and the pommel. Knife handles are composed of the handle piece or handle scales and/or bolsters.
Does a shark have scales?
Dermal denticles. Literally, "skin teeth." They are similar in structure to the teeth of a shark. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermal_denticle
What is rattlesnake's rattle made up of?
A rattlesnake's rattle is made of leather and scales.
Do birds have scales?
Yes, birds do have scales. The scales of birds are composed of the same keratin as beaks, claws, and spurs. They are found mainly on the toes and metatarsus, but may be found further up on the ankle in some birds. Most bird scales do not overlap significantly, except in the cases of kingfishers and woodpeckers. The scales of birds are thought to be homologous to those of reptiles and mammals. Lucas, Alfred M. (1972). Avian Anatomy - integument. East Lansing, Michigan, USA: USDA Avian Anatomy Project, Michigan State University. pp. 67, 344, 394-601.
Do you say set of scales or scales?
Set of scales
What is composed lithosphere?
The rigid outermost shell of a rocky planet. Here on Earth, it comprises the crust and the portion of the upper mantle that behaves elastically on time scales of thousands of years or greater.
What is composed of lithosphere?
The rigid outermost shell of a rocky planet. Here on Earth, it comprises the crust and the portion of the upper mantle that behaves elastically on time scales of thousands of years or greater.
What kind of body covering do fish have?
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.
