The Coat of Hair on Mammals is Referred to As

Question

The coat of hair on mammals is referred to as
A)under hairs.
B)guard hairs.
C)pelage.
D)furrage.
E)vibrissae.

Accepted Answer

The term "pelage" refers to the coat of hair on mammals, so option C is the correct answer. Under hairs and guard hairs refer to specific types of hair within the pelage, while "furrage" is not a recognized term. Vibrissae refer to specialized hairs, such as whiskers, that are found on certain mammals.