Definition of Scutate. Meaning of Scutate. Synonyms of Scutate

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Definition of Scutate

Scutate
Scutate Scu"tate, a. [L. scutatus armed with a shield, from scutum a shield.] 1. Buckler-shaped; round or nearly round. 2. (Zo["o]l.) Protected or covered by bony or horny plates, or large scales.

Meaning of Scutate from wikipedia

- specimen. Concavenator preserves rectangular scutate scales on the underside of the tail, as well as scutate scales on the feet along with small scales...
- neck and tail, probably forming a continuous row in life. Rectangular scutate scales are known from the top of the feet and the underside of the tail...
- preserves skin measuring 20 × 20 cm from the ventral side of the neck, showing scutate scales measuring 0.5 cm wide and 11 cm long. A small skin impression from...
- "Nuclear β-catenin localization supports homology of feathers, avian scutate scales, and alligator scales in early development: Feather and scale developmental...
- vegetative growth after conditions have improved and a season has p****ed. scutate Like a shield or round plate in shape. From Latin scutum, shield. secotioid...
- with elevations or depressions or both, arranged in some definable manner scutate covered with large, flat, scales; having a scutum; shield-shaped; scutiform...