keratin-coated spine
A modified strand of hair covered in a keratin coat, as found in porcupines and hedgehogs.
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| Type | Organ |
| Parent Structure | strand of hair |
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What is the keratin-coated spine?
A modified strand of hair covered in a keratin coat, as found in porcupines and hedgehogs.
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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.
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