Pycnofibers

GPTKB entity

Statements (17)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf hair-like filaments
gptkbp:color varied (inferred from fossils)
gptkbp:composedOf keratin
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1971
gptkbp:foundIn pterosaurs
gptkbp:function insulation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pycnofibers
gptkbp:length up to several millimeters
gptkbp:preservedIn fossil impressions
gptkbp:scientificDebate homology with feathers
gptkbp:similarTo dinosaur protofeathers
mammalian hair
gptkbp:structure simple filaments
sometimes branched
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pterosaur
gptkb:Pterosaurs
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7