scutellate
AmericanEtymology
Origin of scutellate
First recorded in 1775–85; scutell(um) + -ate 1
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Hind toe absent in most species; tarsus usually reticulate, sometimes scutellate.
From British Birds in their Haunts by Rev. C. A. Johns
Scutell′iform, scutellate; Scutellig′erous, provided with a scutellum; Scutelliplan′tar, having the back of the tarsus scutellate.—n.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
Tarsus scutellate in front, covered at sides with single plate, stout and short; claws moderately curved, rather short and strong.
From British Birds in their Haunts by Rev. C. A. Johns
Tarsus scutellate in front; toes moderate; claws arched and laterally grooved.
From British Birds in their Haunts by Rev. C. A. Johns
Tarsus long and scutellate in front; feet stout; claws not much hooked.
From British Birds in their Haunts by Rev. C. A. Johns
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