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What animals have shiny smooth skin?
Snakes, Lizards, crocodiles, and turtles have dry, scaly skin. These cold blooded creatures belong to a family of animals claled reptiles. There are about 6,000 types of reptile.
What would happen to a fish if the mucus was removed from the scales?
The fish would dry out even if it is underwater.
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.
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.
Why do fish need bodies covered with scales?
Fish scales serve as a protective layer, helping to reduce drag when swimming, defend against predators, and regulate their body temperature. They also provide structure and support to the fish's body, aiding in buoyancy and movement in the water.
Do fish have skin?
No: fish have scales, not skin, unlike reptiles which have scaly skin (there is a difference).
What is common with a fish and a lizard?
They both have scales and some of each species are slimy.
What animals have shiny smooth skin?
Snakes, Lizards, crocodiles, and turtles have dry, scaly skin. These cold blooded creatures belong to a family of animals claled reptiles. There are about 6,000 types of reptile.
Do chameleons have scales?
Yes, but not like snakes. They are dry, not slimy looking like snakes look. Snakes aren't slimy, but they look it. Chameleons are dry skinned but still scaled.
Do dinosaurs have slimy skin?
No, dinosaurs had dry skin. Depending on the type most dinosaurs either had feathers or scales.
Are eels scaly?
No. Although there may be some exceptions, most are unlike fish and have no scales. They have somewhat-slimy skin.
Are the scales of amphibians smooth?
Slimy.
Do fish have slimy scales?
Yes. Sharks have a kind of skin teeth called denticles. That`s why a shark feels like sandpaper.
What would happen to a fish if the mucus was removed from the scales?
The fish would dry out even if it is underwater.
What makeup product is made with fish scales?
Lipstick is sometimes made with fish scales depending on the brand. Look out for this as it can dry your lips out and in general is not very nice.
Are snakes slimy or dry to touch?
Dry
Does snakes have a slimy skin?
Thata is common misconception. Snakes skin is actually dry and scaly. Their skin in not slimy
