Animal Kingdom Question 196

Question: Snake moulting consists of [BHU 1988]

Options:

A) Epidermis

B) Dermis

C) Cornified cells

D) Stratum germinativum

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Snakes shed scaly epidermis of skin periodically usually in one piece.

This process is termed moulting of ecdysis of cornified cells of skin.