DENDROLOGY

DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY

PLANT CLASSIFICATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which vertebrate groups have skin with scales?
A
Only fish
B
Only reptiles
C
Both fish and reptiles
D
Fish, reptiles and amphibians
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -They both have scales on their body. Bony fishes have cycloid scales while the cartilaginous fishes have placoid scales. Shark fish have modified scales. Reptiles have dry or cornified skin.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. What is a pangolin, really? Though many think of them as reptiles, pangolins are actually mammals. They are the only mammals wholly-covered in scales and they use those scales to protect themselves from predators in the wild.

Detailed explanation-3: -Many fish have an outer covering of scales. Scales protect fish, much like a suit of armor. All fish have a slimy covering of mucus. This substance allows the fish to swim through the water with very little drag and also makes it difficult for other organism to attach to the fish.

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