Derivatives of Integument: 2 Derivatives | Vertebrates | Chordata | Zoology
Both layers of integument have given rise to various types of derivatives. The epidermis gives rise to integumentary glands, epidermal scales, horns, digital structures, different corneal structures, feathers, and hairs. The dermis forms dermal scales of fishes and of some reptiles, plates or scutes in reptiles, fin rays in fishes and antlers in mammals. I. Epidermal Derivatives: Epidermal derivatives are [...]