suppose fish had hair all over there body and no scales, would they still be good swimmers?
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No.. hair or fur absorbs more water than scales. As a result the body of fish would become heavy. And thus they won't be able to swim swiftly or smoothly.
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No, replacing the scales with hairs would make the fishes very inefficient swimmers.
Explanation:
- The fish have scales all over their body which are direct opposite to the flow of water. This leads to reducing the friction between the fish and water.
- The scales are also covered with slimy mucilage which leads to reducing friction.
- The scales in some fish also act as protective organs.
So, if the scales were replaced by the hair, it would not be suitable for swimmers.
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