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    Horn (anatomy) - Wikipedia

    A horn is a permanent pointed projection on the head of various animals that consists of a covering of keratin and other proteins surrounding a core of live bone. Horns are distinct from antlers, which are not permanent. In mammals, true horns are found mainly among the ruminant artiodactyls, in the … See more

    The term "horn" is also popularly applied to other hard and pointed features attached to the head of animals in various other families:
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    Animals have a variety of uses for horns and antlers, including defending themselves from predators and fighting members of their own species (horn fighting) for territory, dominance or mating priority. Horns are usually present only in males but in some … See more

    In some instances, wildlife parks may decide to remove the horn of some animals (such as rhinos) as a preventive measure against See more

    • Horned God - a primary deities found in Wicca
    • Sign of the horns – Hand gesture
    • Conservation and restoration of bone, horn, and antler objects – Preservation of heritage collections See more

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    • Horned animals are sometimes hunted so their mounted head or horns can be displayed as a hunting trophy or as decorative objects.
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    • Erkencho, musical instrument made from a horn
    • A Hebridean sheep with one horn on one side and two on the other
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    • A site with information about the history of the cow horn as a musical instrument.
    • MacGregor, Arthur. Bone, Antler, Ivory & Horn: The Technology of Skeletal Materials Since the Roman Period. Barnes and Noble, 1985. [Reprinted 2016, Routledge] This is … See more

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  3. Horn (anatomy) - New World Encyclopedia

    Horns are hard, pointed projections on the head of some hoofed mammals, consisting of a bony core covered by keratin. Learn about the different types of horns, their functions, and their human uses.

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  4. Horn | Unicorn, Rhinoceros & Antelope | Britannica

    Horn is a term for hard processes that grow from the head of some animals, such as unicorns, rhinos, and antelopes. Learn about the structure, function, and diversity of horns, and how they differ from antlers and epidermal teeth.

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  5. Horn - Anatomy & Physiology - WikiVet English

    Jan 9, 2023 · The keratin in the epidermis, when cornified and thickened, is referred to as horn. Horn is particulary resistant to mechanical and chemical damage. The dermis of horn gives the structures their 3-D structure and …

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  6. Horn (anatomy) - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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