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Ctenoid Scales | Biological System
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The Ctenoid scale is found on many “bony” fish. These include the bass and the angel fish. This type of scale is distinct in that the ends of the scales grow with a toothed outer edge with patterns like tree rings based off years and climates during the year. As you can see the main body of the scale have a pattern as well as growths at the end. Under closer magnification you can see the patterns the spiny cells take and the influence they have on the other cells
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