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Birds are descended from dinosaurs, which were an offshoot of reptiles. The scales on bird feet are a remnant of that reptilian ancestry.
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What fish are covered with?
Most fish are covered with 'scales'
Which creatures are usually covered with scales?
Reptiles, such as snakes and lizards, are covered with scales. Many types of fish have hard scales covering their skin.
What outer covering does a lizard have?
The lizards body is covered with scales. It is a reptile.
Is a whale covered with scales?
Nope. A whale is a mammal, therefore it is covered in fur, not scales. But I see where you're coming from.
Do spiders have a firm body with internal support covered with scales or spiny plates tiny hollow tube feet for movement?
No it does not, you are describing a member of the echinoderm family.
Do peacocks have scales?
peacocks have scaly feet, but they are covered in feathers.
Which part of a bird's body is covered with scales?
Usually the legs and feet.
What fish are covered with?
Most fish are covered with 'scales'
What are examples of animals that with scales?
Reptiles and fish can be covered in scales. Bird feet, too, as they're descended from reptiles.
Is reptile or amphibian Covered with dry scales?
Reptile is covered with dry scales
What are chameleons covered with?
They are covered with scales.
Are fish covered with scales?
Yes, they do. They have hard scales for protection.
Have pigeons webbed feet?
Pigeons do not have webbed feet. This feature is restricted to semi-aquatic birds and waterbirds.
Which creatures are usually covered with scales?
Reptiles, such as snakes and lizards, are covered with scales. Many types of fish have hard scales covering their skin.
What are the wings of butterflies and moths covered with?
They are covered with scales.
What outer covering does a lizard have?
The lizards body is covered with scales. It is a reptile.
What are lizards covered with?
Scales
