scales
yes it is hard
Small growths on the skin are commonly referred to as skin lesions or skin growths. They can include a variety of types such as warts, moles, skin tags, and cysts. These growths can vary in appearance, size, and cause, and may be benign or require medical attention. If there are concerns about a specific growth, it's advisable to consult a healthcare professional for evaluation.
Nevus
Skin tags in dogs are benign growths (tumours) on the surface of the skin
Galls are abnormal growths on plants caused by insects, mites, fungi, or bacteria, often as a response to the presence of the pathogen or parasite. Calluses are thickened areas of skin that develop in response to repeated friction or pressure, serving as a protective mechanism to prevent further damage.
Common types of skin growths that can develop on dogs include warts, cysts, lipomas (fatty tumors), mast cell tumors, and melanomas. It is important to have any new or changing growths on your dog's skin checked by a veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Gobbler
wasps don't really have skin. they have exoskeletons. an exoskeleton is a hard outer protective covering. as all insects are invertebrates they all have exoskeletons.
the protective structure of the Carabao is its thick skin
Ugly looking growths on the body. .
A goldfish can develop a bumpy head due to a condition called "Lymphocystis," which is caused by a virus that affects the fish's skin and causes growths or bumps to form on its head.
They are called "scales" and they overlap one another, all in the same general direction, to provide some limited protection against other fish and predators.