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Yes, the scales do overlap. The overlapping makes a more complete covering than if the scales butted up to each other. When the fish bends, the overlapped scales have freedom of movement, yet still keep the covering of the body intact.
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∙ 15y agoNo. Fish scales grow larger in rings as the fish grows. By counting the rings on a scale you can work out the fishes age. (like a tree)
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Do a fish's scales shed as the fish grows larger?
No the do NOT shed off there scales as they get older they just keep getting more scales.
Do angler fish have scales?
Swordfish during early juvenile stage of life (up to 8 inches long), have "scales" that are markedly specialized and rather unique. They are in the form of bony tubercules or expanded compressed platelike bodies. These scales are rough, having spinous projections at the surface and they do not overlap one another as the scales in most fish do. With growth the scales disappear and the adult fish including those sold commercially have no scales
How does a snake grow?
Cobras begin their lives as eggs. Once they hatch, they grow very quickly so they get big enough to avoid predators. Their fangs grow to be as long as one-half inch and they are olive, black, or brown, which aids in camouflage.
How long does it take for the testicles of a bull to fall off?
They shouldn't fall off to begin with, so why are you asking?
When does a goats belly button fall off?
The umbilical cord when dried should fall off within three to four days.
What happens if a fishes scales fall off?
They grow them back.
Do lilies have scales?
Lilies grow from bulbs. The bulbs have overlapping scales. You can break off scales and grow new lilies asexually.
Does hake have scales?
The fish has small, deciduous scales, which means they rub off easily.
What does it mean when scales peel off your fish?
Typically scales come off a fish if they have injured themselves against something in the aquarium, if there is another aggressive fish in the tank, or if they are ill with a parasite that needs to be treated.
What to do to get black algae out of pond with fish in it?
they flack off the scales
Do a fish's scales shed as the fish grows larger?
No the do NOT shed off there scales as they get older they just keep getting more scales.
What if goldfish got scales bitten off?
it will be a naked fish lol duhhh. :)
How do you remove fish scales?
Two ways: 1) With fork tines parallel to the fish skin, drag the tines against the direction of the scales or 2) Just fillet the skin off altogether and you don't have to worry about the scales.
If i eyelish fall off is they going to grow back on?
Eyelashes fall out all the time but they will grow back.
Do rhinos horn fall off?
No they do not shed there horns but if hit or damaged they will fall off and grow back
Do angler fish have scales?
Swordfish during early juvenile stage of life (up to 8 inches long), have "scales" that are markedly specialized and rather unique. They are in the form of bony tubercules or expanded compressed platelike bodies. These scales are rough, having spinous projections at the surface and they do not overlap one another as the scales in most fish do. With growth the scales disappear and the adult fish including those sold commercially have no scales
Do wattles grow back if they fall off?
yea.
