undercoat
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“It is thought that double coats can also help the animal stay cool in hot temperatures as the undercoat usually stands upright and may allow improved air flow closer to the skin,” said DeMel.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2024
The dogs’ curly undercoat had powerful cultural meaning.
From Science Magazine • Dec. 13, 2023
In fact, Fleegle says a white-tailed deer’s undercoat is thicker than sheep wool.
From Washington Post • Oct. 16, 2022
However, it can be helpful to regularly remove the undercoat, the hair that lies closer to the body, by brushing.
From Scientific American • Sep. 15, 2022
A touching white shining sash and a touching white green undercoat and a touching white colored orange and a touching piece of elastic.
From Geography and Plays by Stein, Gertrude
