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Q.

Select the set of animals which shed their scales as skin cast.

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a

Hemidactylus, Naja 

b

Chelone, Calotes

c

Bangarus  Alligator

d

Chameleon, Crocodilus

answer is B.

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The epidermal layer of skin is made up of cornified cells, in case of reptiles like skin and lizards. The shedding of scales happens in the form of a continuous layer of skin. This process is known as Ecdysis or Moulting or Skin cast.

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Select the set of animals which shed their scales as skin cast.