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11 Rep, Birds, Mam
Chapter 11 terms (Berean)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Scales | Keratin structures produced by the epidermis that overlap and lie on the surface of the skin |
| Scutes | Bone-like structures produced by the dermis that do not overlap and lie on the surface of the skin |
| Chorion | The outer membrane of an egg that is involved in gas exchange with the environment |
| Amnion | The inner membrane of an egg that contains fluid to provide protection from mechanical shock, abrasion (rubbing), and dehydration of the embryo |
| Allantois | The membrane of an egg that stores wastes from the embryo and facilitates respiration |
| Venom | Toxin or poison that is produced to be injected into prey or an enemy by bite or sting |
| Incubation | The process of keeping eggs warm |
| Plumage | All the feathers of a bird, including their types, coloration, and arrangement |
| Diphyodonty | The condition in which a set of primary teeth is later replaced by a secondary set |
| Placenta | A structure inside the mother that provides developing young with oxygen and nutrients and removes carbon dioxide and waste |