Animals - Animal Coverings

the thick, soft hair that grows on the body of some animals such as cats, dogs, etc.

hair that grows on the neck of an animal such as a horse, lion, etc.

the natural covering of hair, wool, or fur on an animal

each of the thin hard plates that cover the surface of the body of a fish or reptile

the smooth fluffy feathers of a bird

any of the light and soft parts covering the body of a bird

the coat of wool that covers the body of an animal such as a sheep, goat, etc.

the soft and thick hair that grows on the body of sheep and goats

the feathers of a bird covering its body

the skin of an animal, especially a large animal, either raw or treated

a short, thick, coarse hair growing naturally on an animal or person

a sharp, rigid projection or appendage on an animal, such as a porcupine quill, a bony ridge, or a fin ray

the coarse, longer, and often more rigid hairs that form the outermost layer of an animal's fur or coat

the entire coat or fur of an animal, including all the hairs, whether they are short, long, coarse, or fine, that cover its body

the thin layer of tissue that covers the body of a person or an animal

the hard protective case or covering of some animals such as a snail, mussel, crab, or turtle

a thin, filamentous structure in animals that grows from the skin and serves various purposes such as warmth, camouflage, and sensory perception

the hard outer covering that supports the body of an animal, such as an arthropod

the skin of an animal with the fur, wool, or hair still covering it

the dense, soft, and insulating layer of fur found beneath the outer or guard hairs of an animal's coat, providing warmth and protection

a type of hair found on some plants, characterized by a long, slender, and bristle-like structure that protrudes from the seed or flower head, aiding in seed dispersal and defense against herbivores

a sharp, stiff, hollow spine found on the body of porcupines or hedgehogs, serving as a defensive mechanism against predators

a short, fine, and undeveloped hair covering the animals' body, used for insulation, camouflage, and sensory perception

a small cluster of stiff, bristly hairs located on the underside of the digits of some primates, used for grooming and grasping objects