Question

How do scales of fish and snake differ from each other

Answer 1

Fish scales and reptile scales are not homologous meaning that they do not arise from the same embryonic tissues. Fish have scales that arise from dermal bony tissue and have a somewhat similar composition to bone. These scales form from the epidermis, somewhat like those of snakes and lizards do.

Answer 2

Answer:

A reptile's scales are in the epidermis of the skin whereas a fish's scales are in the dermis of the skin, which is located underneath the epidermis.

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