Top 10 Functions of Integument in Vertebrates | Chordata | Zoology
The following points highlight the ten main functions of the integument in vertebrates. The functions are: 1. Protection 2. Temperature Control 3. Food Storage 4. Secretion 5. Excretion 6. Sensation 7. Respiration 8. Locomotion 9. Dermal Endoskeleton 10. Sexual Selection. Function # 1. Protection: The integument forms a covering of the body and is protective. It protects the body against [...]