Prevents water loss so they do not dehydrate
On their cuticule, it would help to prevent dessication (drying out), by keeping their water from evaporating.
Animals use wax mostly to protect their skin from harmful bacteria. Honeybees also use wax to build honeycombs.
The wax cuticle covers the upper epidermis. The main task of the cuticle is to activate cuticular transpiration in a plant. Sometimes a very shiny cuticle may be present in a plant to minimize transpiration of the plant. It basically reflects back sunlight. These are the two main functions.
The wax on the leaves prevents decomposition of the leaf.
no. the candle is made from wax. what the wax is made of, i do not know. hope this answers your question.
Wax worms are a widely used food source for both caged and wild birds, reptiles, amphibians, and small animals such as sugar gliders and hedgehogs. Wax worms are soft bodied, fat grubs with small heads. They make an excellent addition to your pets diet. Wax worms are about the best food for sick or malnourished animals, quickly allowing the animal to gain weight.One of the best ways to keep animals healthy is to provide a diverse diet. Wax worms are a fantastic way of providing nutritional diversity. Animals absolutely love the taste of them. Wax worms are easily digested and a favorite food source of many pets and fish.
There are many places where one might find a wax jacket. A few places that you could find a cheap wax jacket is on the websites eBay, etsy, and Fly Clothing.
If you mean the wax and honey, there are several animals that do, notably the honey badger and bears.
To keep water out of the ear, the same for animals
Wax tablets
maybe at the hair sytlelists you maybe might be able to get hair wax there.
The wax will melt and it might catch on fire.