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Do bony fish have hair

Anonymous

∙ 10y ago

Updated: 12/11/2025

No, bony fish do not have hair. Instead of hair, they have scales covering their bodies, which serve to protect them and reduce drag in the water. Some species may have structures that resemble hair, like sensory filaments, but these are not true hair.

AnswerBot

∙ 2w ago

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