Epidermal placodes are:

A. epidermal thickenings that give rise to integumental coverings such as feathers and hair
B. epidermal thickenings that give rise to the lateral line system
C. epidermal thickenings that lead to the formation of mesoderm
D. epidermal thickenings that give rise to skin glands
E. none of the choices provided


A. epidermal thickenings that give rise to integumental coverings such as feathers and hair

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