The exoskeleton on the limbs of birds is:

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(C) In birds $(Class-Aves)$, the skin is dry without glands except for the oil gland at the base of the tail. The hind limbs generally have scales and

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Scales

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(C) In birds $(Class-Aves)$, the skin is dry without glands except for the oil gland at the base of the tail. The hind limbs generally have scales and are modified for walking, swimming, or clasping the tree branches. The skin on the limbs is covered with epidermal scales, which are keratinized structures. Therefore, the correct answer is $Scales$.

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