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Gars shed their scales as part of a natural process called molting, which allows them to replace old or damaged scales with new ones. This shedding helps maintain their overall health and protects against infections or parasites. Additionally, shedding scales can aid in growth, as the fish can expand and develop larger scales as they mature.
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Do salamanders have scales?
Skin that they regularly shed a layer of as they grow
How many species of gar?
There are seven recognized species of gar, which belong to the family Lepisosteidae. These species include the alligator gar, longnose gar, spotted gar, and others. Gars are primarily found in North America, Central America, and parts of the Caribbean. They are known for their elongated bodies and distinctive ganoid scales.
Do fish shed there scales with growth?
of course not
Do the mudskipper fish have scales?
Marlins do have scales, eventhough many people belive they dont. The scales are very attached to the body, so they're kind of hard to see. swordfish dont have scales.
Do guinea pigs moult?
No.. They shed. They dont have scales they have fur. So they shed. Which is when their fur falls outs.
Do a fish's scales shed as the fish grows larger?
No, a fish's scales do not shed as the fish grows larger. Instead, the fish's scales grow in size as the fish grows. The scales provide protection for the fish and do not need to be shed like skin or fur.
Do cobras shed?
Yes, all snakes shed their skins. They do this to grow. It enables them to be renewed, the new scales are brighter.
Does the loch ness monster shed?
No. It may have scales but it is not snake-like.
When snake shed skin is it called scales?
No it's called shedding
Would more than one goldfish shed at the same time?
Goldfish have scales rather than hair, and as such, they do not shed
How are dragon scales dispersed?
Dragon scales are usually shed naturally as the dragon grows or renews its skin. They can also be lost during battles, especially if the dragon gets injured. In some cases, dragons may deliberately shed scales as a means of defense or distraction.
Do seahorses shed?
Their 'skin' is made of a layer of bony plates (not really skin then). These bony plates are really just modified scales. They cannot be shed.
