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scutellate

[ skyoo-tel-it, -eyt, skyoot-l-eyt ]

adjective

Zoology.
  1. having scutes.
  2. formed into a scutellum.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of scutellate1

First recorded in 1775–85; scutell(um) + -ate 1
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Example Sentences

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Scutell′iform, scutellate; Scutellig′erous, provided with a scutellum; Scutelliplan′tar, having the back of the tarsus scutellate.—n.

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Legs short, stout, tarsi scutellate; toes long, strong, hind toe especially, outer toe joined at base to middle toe; claws large, much hooked.

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Tarsus scutellate in front; toes moderate; claws arched and laterally grooved.

From

Tarsus scutellate in front and longer than middle toe; toes and claws short.

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Hinder aspect of tarsus scutellate.

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