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The scales of snakes and scales of pangolins?
They are homologous structures. Both are scales, but snakes use them to move and pangolins use them as defense
Structures such as scales in pangolins and snakes that show they are not closely related?
The scales of pangolins and snakes, while both serving protective functions, are composed of different materials and have distinct evolutionary origins. Pangolin scales are made of keratin, similar to human hair and nails, whereas snake scales are formed from beta-keratin, which is unique to reptiles. This difference in scale composition highlights that despite superficial similarities, pangolins (mammals) and snakes (reptiles) are not closely related and have evolved these traits independently through convergent evolution.
Who is an land animal with scals?
Well, assuming you mean "What is a land animal with scales", I can tell you that some land animals with scales include lizards, snakes, pangolins, anteaters and lungfish, which spend part of their time on land. Scaly mammals such as pangolins and anteaters actually have modified, flattened hairs for scales.
What are 10 land animals with scales?
Fish, Lizards, Snakes, Crocodiles, Alligators
Which creatures are usually covered with scales?
Reptiles, such as snakes, lizards, and turtles, are typically covered in scales. Scales are hard, protective structures made of keratin that help these animals retain moisture and provide a barrier against predators.
What are the scales on the snakes underside called?
Snakes belly scales are called stomach scales
How do scales benefit snakes?
Scales benefit snakes by protecting their bodies when they slither.
Do snakes have fur or scales?
Of course, the snakes of the world all have scales because they are cold blooded, if they were warm blooded, they would be a mammal and they would probably have fur, so, yes, snakes do have scales.
Why do snakes have scales instead of skin?
Snakes have skin that is covered in skin.
What is a snakes body coverd with?
scales
What are the snakes skin made from?
Scales
What is unusual about eyelids of some snakes?
Actually, snakes don't have eyelids. They have scales that cover their eyes. When they molt, the scales on their eyes are replaced.
