Horn - Anatomy & Physiology
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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 shape. Cattle, some sheep, goats and antelope posess horns and these are permanent organs. Deer posess antlers, which are temporary organs that develop during the rutting season and are then shed.