Horns and Antlers Flashcards
1
Q
Where are antlers and horns located?
A
located on the frontal bone and covered in integument
2
Q
Where do antlers grow from?
A
an attachment on the skull ‘pedicle’
3
Q
What are antlers covered in when growing?
A
well vascularised skin ‘velvet’
4
Q
What are mature antlers made from?
A
mature living bone
5
Q
What part of the integument do horn buds start out in?
A
The subcutis- they later fuse to the skull
6
Q
What covers horns?
A
a keratin sheath
7
Q
what animals have ‘true horns’
A
Bovids
8
Q
How often are antlers shed or cast?
A
Every six months
9
Q
What is the velvet made out of
A
Well vascularised skin
