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scuta

American  
[skyoo-tuh] / ˈskyu tə /

noun

  1. plural of scutum.


scuta British  
/ ˈskjuːtə /

noun

  1. the plural of scutum

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Basal margin nearly on a level with that of the scuta and with the basal points of the terga.

From A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia With Figures of all the Species. by Darwin, Charles

The scuta, terga, and carina stand pretty close together; they are moderately thick, and are covered, in chief part, by yellowish-brown membrane, which is destitute of spines.

From A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia With Figures of all the Species. by Darwin, Charles

The scuta, terga, and carina are much larger than the other valves.

From A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia With Figures of all the Species. by Darwin, Charles

The scutal margin of the terga, in the upper part, forms a shoulder, largely projecting over the scuta; on its lower part, there is a small roughened projection.

From A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia With Figures of all the Species. by Darwin, Charles

When the scuta are closed, the parasites, from their small size, are enclosed and protected.

From A Monograph on the Sub-class Cirripedia With Figures of all the Species. by Darwin, Charles