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Skeleton
of Kangaroo The
most characteristic feature of this skeleton is the presence of two epipubic (or marsupial)
bones which support the sac or marsupial in which the young undergoes its development. |
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Horn of Rhinoceros
In the rhinoceros, the horn appears like a mass
of agglutinated hairs and is purely an epidermal structure without a bony core.
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The
Scaly anteater
The Scaly anteater, hard plate-like overlapping scales are present, with hairs in between the
scales. These scales can be erected and constitute and effective armour. The porcupine, the
spiny anteater, Echidna, possess strong stiff quills and spines which can be erected and serve
as efficient organs of defence. |
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