Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Ground hair


Related Topics

In the News (Sat 18 May 13)

  
  Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Fur
The term fur refers to the body hair of non-human mammals also known as the pelage (like the term plumage in birds).
Fur comes from the coats of animals; the animal's coat may consist of short ground hair, long guard hair, and, in some cases, medium awn hair.
Ground hair or underfur - the bottom layer consisting of wool hairs when tend to be shorter, flattened, curly and denser than the top layer.
www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Fur   (872 words)

  
 definition of close
A narrow passage leading from a street to a court, and the houses within.
The interest which one may have in a piece of ground, even though it is not inclosed.
Short; as, to cut grass or hair close.
www.brainydictionary.com /words/cl/close144854.html   (353 words)

  
 Fur - InfoSearchPoint.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
de:Fell The term fur refers to the fine, soft body hair of non-human mammals.
True fur comes from animals where the coat consists of short ground hair and long guard hair.
Fur has served as an important source of clothing for humans, especially in cold countries.
www.infosearchpoint.com /display/Fur   (213 words)

  
 Articles - Fur   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04)
*Ground hair or underfur — the bottom layer consisting of wool hairs which tend to be shorter, flattened, curly and denser than the top layer.
*Guard hair — the top layer consisting of longer straight shafts of hair that stick out through the underfur.
This is usually the visible layer for most mammals and contains most of the pigmentation.
www.sewing-center.com /articles/Fur   (259 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.