feathers
Yes! All invertebrates have hard outer body coverings to keep them in shape. But birds don't have hard outer body coverings. So they are vertebrates!
Body Coverings
It prevents them getting fleas and other parasites.
It prevents them getting fleas and other parasites.
this is sombody
Eagle, Sparrow and Kingfisher.(all birds)
FUR
Fur or hair.
fur
Hair, the same as on a horse.
Platypuses have a body covering of velvety fur.
Animals have different body coverings, such as feathers, fur, scales, or skin, due to evolutionary adaptations to their environments. These adaptations help with insulation, protection, camouflage, and locomotion. For example, birds developed feathers for flight and insulation, while mammals evolved fur for warmth and protection. The diversity in body coverings reflects the variety of ecological niches and survival strategies found in the animal kingdom.