Wildman Scale Types
Definition
A three-category classification of hair cuticle scales: imbricate (overlapping, widespread in mammals), coronal (stacked rings, common in small rodents), and spinous (petal-like, found in some mustelids and bats).
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- Hair, Feather, and Surface Covering IdentificationA three-category classification of hair cuticle scales: imbricate (overlapping, widespread in mammals), coronal (stacked rings, common in small rodents), and s...