8 Questions
What is the function of scales in reptiles?
Reducing water loss and aiding in locomotion
What is the function of beaks in birds and some reptiles?
Providing a strong and lightweight structure for feeding, preening, and defense
What is the function of claws in mammals, birds, and some reptiles?
Aiding in catching prey, climbing, digging, and defense
What are horns in some mammals, such as cows and goats, covered with?
Keratin sheath
What animals have hoofs on their feet?
Ungulates such as horses, cattle, and deer
Where are nails found in mammals?
On the tips of digits
Which of the following provide protection and reduce water loss in reptiles?
Scales
Which structures aid in catching prey, climbing, digging, and defense?
Claws
Test your knowledge of animal integument by identifying and understanding specialized structures derived from the integument, such as scales and beaks, and their functions in various animals.
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