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TaigaReptiles, such as snakes and lizards, have scales on their skin to provide protection and regulate body temperature. Fish also have scales that help reduce friction in water and protect them from predators. Additionally, some insects, like beetles and butterflies, have scales on their wings for coloration and protection.
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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.
Do mollies have scales?
Yes, Mollies have scales.
How are the scales of fish and the scales of reptiles the same?
Scales of lizard are made up of keratinized epidermal cells . Scales of fishes are of different type . most common fish scales are cycloid and ctenoid and are not keratinized . they are also coverewd by epidermis.
Do all fish have scales?
No, not all fish have scales. Some fish, like catfish and eels, have smooth skin without scales. Fish scales are considered a key characteristic of bony fish, but not all fish have them.
Does cod have scales?
Cod do have scales, but they are very small and can be difficult to see. The scales give the cod a slippery and slimy texture.
