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They are teeth growing all over the sharks body.
They are used to keep the shark's skin able to move
swiftly in the water. It also protects the shark.
They also help attack prey
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agoyes they protect the shark and are similar to skin they are tiny so here's a close up http://images.Google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Gallery/Descript/SnoseSgillshark/denticles.JPG&imgrefurl=http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Gallery/Descript/SnoseSgillshark/SnoseSgillshark.html&usg=__8YixC8ZHL3ErU1Q3i4pqBgdzXts=&h=294&w=500&sz=33&hl=en&start=1&um=1&tbnid=TOYglhDxQCQ9pM:&tbnh=76&tbnw=130&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dsharks%2Bdenticles%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26rlz%3D1T4GWYA_en___US290%26sa%3DN
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∙ 11y agoThe purpose is to scratch any unwanted, annoying creatures around the shark.
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∙ 11y agoThe purpose of denticles are to help the shark eat and breath ocean water..
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Shark body covering?
A shark's body is covered with skin and scales that are called denticles. Shark skin feels rough to the touch depending on which way it is rubbed.
What covers a sharks skin?
There is no typical name for "shark Skin" however there is small denticles on some shark species that are tooth like that protect the sharks actual skin. its like the sharks "armor" if you will.
Is shark coverd with scales?
Sharks don't have scales. They have skin. Actually they have a kind of teeth on their skin called denticles.
What are denticles and how do they differ from the covering of bony fish?
they are the things that help shark breathe and protect the sharks unlike fish
Does a fish has slimy or dry scales?
Yes. Sharks have a kind of skin teeth called denticles. That`s why a shark feels like sandpaper.
What purpose do the denticles serve?
The denticles are scale like and teethlike, and they help streamline the shark. VROOOM!
What is the purpose of denticles?
A scale like or skin like surface of a shark to protect and keep the body of a shark moving.
Are shark covered with scales?
No. they are covered in rough skin called denticles.
Where would you find a shark's denticles?
There is no such thing as a denticle........... What the heck are you talking about?
Shark body covering?
A shark's body is covered with skin and scales that are called denticles. Shark skin feels rough to the touch depending on which way it is rubbed.
What covers a sharks skin?
There is no typical name for "shark Skin" however there is small denticles on some shark species that are tooth like that protect the sharks actual skin. its like the sharks "armor" if you will.
Is shark skin soft and smooth?
Shark skin is not soft and smooth as they it is covered in specialized scales. These scales are called placoid scales or dermal denticles.
Do shark have scales?
actually, sharks have denticles. denticles are very different from fish scales because they are constructed like hard, sharp teeth to help prevent any injury to the shark's body.
What are denticles and how do they differ from the covering of bony fish?
they are the things that help shark breathe and protect the sharks unlike fish
Is shark coverd with scales?
Sharks don't have scales. They have skin. Actually they have a kind of teeth on their skin called denticles.
Do fish have slimy scales?
Yes. Sharks have a kind of skin teeth called denticles. That`s why a shark feels like sandpaper.
A shark is?
A shark is a fish. It doesn't have scales, it has rough skin with tiny teeth on the skin called dermal denticles. It lived 400 million years ago, before the dinosaurs. Google the word shark for more info. From the shark expert girl, Sharkrazy.
