Awn hair


 
 

Awn hairs are the intermediate hairs in a mammal's coat. They are shorter than the guard hairs and longer than the down hairs. They help with insulation and protect the down hairs underneath. Most of the visible coat is made of this kind of hair.

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Hair: :Hair is also a musical: see Hair (musical) and Hair (movie)...

Guard hair: Guard hairs are the longest, thickest hairs in a mammal's coat, forming the topcoat (or outer coat). They taper to a point and protect the undercoat from the elements. They are often waterproof and stick out above the rest of the coat....

Down hair: Down hairs, also called the ground hairs, are the very fine, fluffy hairs closest to the skin on some mammals. The hairs are short and crimped, which makes them highly efficient for trapping air and insulating the animal....


Awn hair related Images and Photos (experimental)

Hair
Hair
Hair Show (DVD)
Hair Show (DVD)
Good Hair
Good Hair
Good Hair
Good Hair
Crazy Hair
Crazy Hair
Hair Coloring Tonic
Hair Coloring Tonic
Hair Raising Experience
Hair Raising Experience
Red Hair  1928
Red Hair 1928
8-Bit Hair Bow
8-Bit Hair Bow
Hair  French Movie Poster  1979
Hair French Movie Poster 1979
Women's Hair Salon
Women's Hair Salon
The Golden Hair
The Golden Hair

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