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Fish that do not have scales?

Catfish. Sharks don't have scales either. Both have a tough, rubbery mucous membrane that insulates their tissues.


How do you pet a goldfish?

you dont. fish have a mucous layer on their scales that keeps bacteria from infecting them. If you touch the fish, this mucous layer will rub off, the fish will get sick and then die in about 2 weeks. There for youll be sad


The scales of fish are covered with a layer of mucous what dual purpose does this mechanism serve?

The layer of mucous on fish scales helps reduce friction as they swim through water, making movement more efficient. It also acts as a protective barrier, helping to prevent infections and parasites from entering the fish's body through its skin.


Can humans digest fish scales?

No you can not it fish scales.


Do fish scales tessellate?

Fish scales do not tessellate, they overlap. Like most scales do.


Do all fish have scales?

Most fish do in fact have scales, even some with scales that are nearly microscopic in size; many catfish however do not have scales, they have armour plating, but not scales.


Do trumpet fish have scales?

Yes, trumpet fish do have scales.


When was Fish Scales born?

Fish Scales was born in 1976.


Does lipstk have fish scales in?

yes they do contain fish scales as well as bettle juce


Does the Alaska pollock have scales?

yes they do all fish have scales All fish do not have scales.


Does seer fish have fins and scales?

seer fish has no scales


What kind of body covering do fish have?

Most fish are covered in scales for protection. They vary in size, shape and structure and can range from strong and rigid to small or absent. The main types of scales include the cycloid scales, the ctenoid scales, the placoid scales and the ganoid scales.