Q. Snakes and lizards shed their scales in the form of:

A) Placoid scales
B) Cycloid scales
C) Feathers
D) Skin cast
Explanation

Snakes and lizards shed their epidermal scales as skin cast. Placoid scales occur in cartilaginous fishes and cycloid/ctenoid scales in bony fishes.

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