Scales in Fishes The term Scale is derived from the Old French “escale” meaning a shell pod or husk. Fish Scale Fish scales are part of the Fish’s integumentary system, and these are originated from the Mesoderm layer of the dermis. A fish scale can be defined as the rigid plate that grows out of the skin of a fish. In most of the fishes, the skin is covered with these protective scales. These scales also provide effective camouflage through the use of reflection and coloration, as hydrodynamic advantages. The…
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