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Reptiles: scales and the amniotic egg
The stratum corneum is very thin, with little keratin. Skin is used for gas exchange. Thick keratin layer would restrict oxygen exchange and water absorption. Amphibians have many mucus glands to ...
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Surprising Causes Of Dry Skin You Never Expected
The skin is said to have three distinct layers, with its outermost barrier (known as the stratum corneum) being made up of a combination of dead skin cells and natural oils that help it retain its ...
Simon Fraser University3y
Reptiles: scales and the amniotic egg
The stratum corneum is very thin, with little keratin. Skin is used for gas exchange. Thick keratin layer would restrict oxygen exchange and water absorption. Amphibians have many mucus glands to ...