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  1. guard hairnoun

    coarse hairs that form the outer fur and protect the underfur of certain mammals

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  1. Guard hair

    Guard hair or overhair is the outer layer of hair of most mammals, which overlay the fur. Guard hairs are long and coarse and protect the rest of the pelage (fur) from abrasion and frequently from moisture. They are visible on the surface of the fur and usually lend a characteristic contour and colour pattern. Underneath the contour hair is the short, dense, fine down. There are three types of guard hair: awns, bristles, and spines.

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  1. guard hair

    Guard hair is the longer, thicker, outermost layer of hair that most mammals have which provides protection by repelling water, blocking sunlight, and adding to an animal's sensory perception. It also serves as a primary defense against environmental threats by giving animals their coloration and helping them camouflage.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of guard hair in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of guard hair in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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