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The scales of fish are covered with a layer of mucous what dual purpose does this mechanism serve?
the mucous helps the fish slip through stones easily
Fish that do not have scales?
Catfish. Sharks don't have scales either. Both have a tough, rubbery mucous membrane that insulates their tissues.
How do you pet a goldfish?
you dont. fish have a mucous layer on their scales that keeps bacteria from infecting them. If you touch the fish, this mucous layer will rub off, the fish will get sick and then die in about 2 weeks. There for youll be sad
What are the adaptations of perch?
A few adaptations of perch (really all fish) are the eyes, scales, fins, gills, mucous, etc. (There are a lot!) Eyes- see, Scales- protect from environment, Fins- help fish swim, Gills- breath underwater, Mucous- escape predators fast...
What covers the body of a clownfish?
it is scales
Can humans digest fish scales?
No you can not it fish scales.
What fish are covered with?
Most fish are covered with 'scales'
Do fish scales tessellate?
Fish scales do not tessellate, they overlap. Like most scales do.
Does the Alaska pollock have scales?
yes they do all fish have scales All fish do not have scales.
Do trumpet fish have scales?
Yes, trumpet fish do have scales.
When was Fish Scales born?
Fish Scales was born in 1976.
Does lipstk have fish scales in?
yes they do contain fish scales as well as bettle juce
