Do all fish have scales?

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Solution

Scales:
Forms the outer layer of skin for certain animals.
Are small shields or plate-like.
Provides protection from the environment and predators.
Absent in most members of the catfish and clingfish family.
Thus, scales are not present in all fish.

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