Words Related to Animals - Animal Coverings
Here you will learn some words related to animal coverings in English such as "scale", "down", and "fleece".
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fur
[noun]
the thick, soft hair that grows on the body of some animals (such as cats, dogs, etc.)
scale
[noun]
each of the thin hard plates that cover the surface of the body of a fish or reptile
fleece
[noun]
the coat of wool that covers the body of an animal such as a sheep, goat, etc.
spine
[noun]
a sharp pointed part that grows on some animals and plants as a means of protection
guard hair
[noun]
the coarse, longer, and often more rigid hairs that form the outermost layer of an animal's fur or coat
pelage
[noun]
the entire coat or fur of an animal, including all the hairs, whether they are short, long, coarse, or fine, that cover its body
shell
[noun]
the hard protective case or covering of some animals such as a snail, mussel, crab, or turtle
hair
[noun]
a thin, filamentous structure in animals that grows from the skin and serves various purposes such as warmth, camouflage, and sensory perception
exoskeleton
[noun]
the hard outer covering that supports the body of an animal, such as an arthropod
underfur
[noun]
the dense, soft, and insulating layer of fur found beneath the outer or guard hairs of an animal's coat, providing warmth and protection
awn hair
[noun]
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
quill
[noun]
a sharp, stiff, hollow spine found on the body of porcupines or hedgehogs, serving as a defensive mechanism against predators
vellus hair
[noun]
a short, fine, and undeveloped hair covering the animals' body, used for insulation, camouflage, and sensory perception
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