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to keep warm.
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Does hair in mammals have any uses other than warmth?
First of all, most mammals have fur rather than hair. Both fur and hair primarily provide warmth. Fur and hair, however, also provide distinctive markings that can be involved in mating, aid in touch-sense input, and provide protection from the sun. In addition, some more aquatic mammals (such as seals and otters) have a high oil content in their coats, which aids in buoyancy in the water. I'm almost certain that fur and hair have other uses, especially if you add whiskers into the larger hair-and-fur discussion.
Who has black and white hair and loves fur?
Cruella Deville, I believe
Can cows get rabies?
Yes Cows Can Anything Living Thing With Fur And/Or Hair Can Get Rabies
What is the most important function of leaves?
The major function of leaves is to photosynthesize.
What organ performs a major function?
The heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, and so on, are examples of organs that perform a major (vital) function. Not to mention the brain!
What function does hair serve on the body?
Hair and fur help organisms retain heat.Keeping you warm and protected.
Is fur the same as hair?
Fur is the hair of animals,hair is our hair.
What is meant by the coverings of mammals?
Most mammals have fur or hair .
Do rats have hair or fur?
Yes, rats have fur therefore they are furry
Does the quokka have fur or hair?
Quokkas are mammals: they have fur. (Fur and hair are essentially the same.)
Does the German shepherd have fur or hair?
fur
Do wood turtles have fur or hair?
No, wood turtles do not have fur or hair, as they are not mammals.
What is the difference between fur and hair?
There is a major difference between hair and fur. Fur grows to a set length and stops. Hair continues to grow. We have hair on our heads and fur on our arms and legs. Fur is probably for primitive warmth and protection. Hair is likely for sex and attraction like differently colored eyes and special feathers. Further evidence of this is men having a beard and women do not. Much of nature allows a male to be flashier so as to attract a mate. or There is very little difference. There are slight differences in how the terms are used. A horse has hair, a dog or cat can have either fur or hair. Usually fur refers to longer softer coats of hair. Hair is the more generic word. A sheep has wool, not hair or fur. I pity anyone trying to learn English..... Another key difference between fur and hair is that fur is shed, often annually, while hair remains throughout the entire year.
Do cats have fur or hair?
All cats have fur. unless they are furless cats
Does baby calfs have fur?
No, they have hair, though it can be considered fur. Fur is generally more finer and softer than hair, and cattle don't have fine fur; they have hair.
Does a lancashire heeler have fur or hair?
By definition, fur is the hair of an animal.
Do Cockerpoos have hair or fur?
Fur.
