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Examples: Shelled urchips, [[bubblehorn]]s
Examples: Shelled urchips, [[bubblehorn]]s


==Fibers==
==Filaments==
Fibrous integument usually serves to insulate an endothermic organism against extreme heat or cold.
Filamentous integument usually serves to insulate an endothermic organism against extreme heat or cold.


===Hair/Fur===
===Hair/Fur===
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Examples: [[Sauceback]]s, pinyuks, [[skysnapper]]s
Examples: [[Sauceback]]s, pinyuks, [[skysnapper]]s

===Quills===
Quills are usually modified filaments which are stiff and sharp. They are typically used for defense. Some real-world examples include porcupines and hedgehogs.

Examples: Quilltails


===Plent Cotton===
===Plent Cotton===