Horns and Antlers Flashcards

1
Q

Where are antlers and horns located?

A

located on the frontal bone and covered in integument

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2
Q

Where do antlers grow from?

A

an attachment on the skull ‘pedicle’

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3
Q

What are antlers covered in when growing?

A

well vascularised skin ‘velvet’

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4
Q

What are mature antlers made from?

A

mature living bone

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5
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What part of the integument do horn buds start out in?

A

The subcutis- they later fuse to the skull

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6
Q

What covers horns?

A

a keratin sheath

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7
Q

what animals have ‘true horns’

A

Bovids

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8
Q

How often are antlers shed or cast?

A

Every six months

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9
Q

What is the velvet made out of

A

Well vascularised skin

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