For protection and to stop your brain flopping about and annoying people.
The bony box that houses the brain is called the skull. It serves to protect the brain from injury and provides structural support. The skull is composed of several bones that are fused together and includes the cranium, which encases the brain, and the facial bones.
Ankylosaurs are covered in bony plates, which are effective protection against predators. Some had bony tail clubs that could be used as weapons, too.
The structure you are referring to is called the skull. It is a bony or cartilaginous structure that surrounds and protects the brain of chordates, including vertebrates. The skull plays a critical role in providing support and protection for the brain and sensory organs.
The bony structure that surrounds the brain is called the skull or cranium. It provides protection and support for the brain, as well as anchoring muscles and providing structure for the face.
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They are actually covered in bony plates and NOT in scales.
The pituitary of the brain sits in a tiny bony space called the sella turcica.
Cranium.
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An armadillo.