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scutellate

American  
[skyoo-tel-it, -eyt, skyoot-l-eyt] / skyuˈtɛl ɪt, -eɪt, ˈskyut lˌeɪt /
Also scutellated

adjective

Zoology.

  1. having scutes.

  2. formed into a scutellum.

Etymology

Origin of scutellate

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

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

Tarsus long and scutellate in front; feet stout; claws not much hooked.

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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.

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