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* Awn hair - (Cat): Definition (331 words) |
 | Awn hairs: The part of the cats undercoat that is longer than the downy undercoat but shorter than the primary guard coat. |
| In a double coat the two outermost layers of hair -- the guard hairs and the awn hairs -- are the same length. |
| The hair is a bristle or awn hair. |
| Down hair - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (137 words) |
| Down hairs, also called the ground hairs, are the very fine, fluffy hairs closest to the skin on some mammals. |
| The hairs are short and crimped, which makes them highly efficient for trapping air and insulating the animal. |
| In the hobby of animal fancy, the down hair is collectively called the undercoat and is an important conformation point in shows, particularly dog and cat shows. |
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