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What is the purpose of denticles?

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Anonymous

12y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

A scale like or skin like surface of a shark to protect and keep the body of a shark moving.

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What purpose do the denticles serve?

The denticles are scale like and teethlike, and they help streamline the shark. VROOOM!


What part of speech is denticles?

The word denticles is a plural noun. A denticle is a small tooth.


Do all fish have denticles?

No.


Both bony fishes and cartilaginous fishes have?

it has denticles


What covers fishes body?

scales or sometimes denticles


What animal has denticles on its skin?

Sharks have denticles on their skin. These small tooth-like structures help reduce drag in the water, enabling them to swim faster and more efficiently.


What covers a fishes body?

scales or sometimes denticles


What is th function of denticles?

Denticles are small, tooth-like structures found on the skin of some fish, such as sharks, and on the shells of certain mollusks. They serve several functions, including providing protection against predators and parasites, reducing drag while swimming, and aiding in the animal's ability to grip surfaces. In sharks, denticles are also believed to help in hydrodynamics, enhancing their swimming efficiency. Overall, denticles contribute to the survival and adaptability of these species in their environments.


Is shark coverd with scales?

Sharks do not have scales like bony fish. Instead, they have rough, tooth-like scales called dermal denticles that provide protection and reduce drag in the water. These denticles also give sharks their rough texture.


Where would you find a shark's denticles?

There is no such thing as a denticle........... What the heck are you talking about?


Are great white sharks the only one with denticles?

No, most sharks have them.


Are shark covered with scales?

No. they are covered in rough skin called denticles.