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Some animals have hair which is composed of solid tubular strands, while others have hollow, air-filled tubes. Where would one more likely find the latter animal: In cold climates, or warm?

2007-02-10 15:40:19 · 2 answers · asked by NuRz 1 in Science & Mathematics Physics

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the latter would typically be found in colder climates as the hollow tubed hairs act as insulation- like coats filled with fiberfill or down, the trapped air in the hairs warms better than solid hairs

2007-02-10 15:45:13 · answer #1 · answered by dances with cats 7 · 0 0

By definition, there can be no solid, tubular strands. Tubular is hollow and air-filled, while solid is, well, solid

2007-02-10 16:22:45 · answer #2 · answered by d_cider1 6 · 0 0

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