scutellate

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

adjective

, Zoology.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of scutellate¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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Hind toe absent in most species; tarsus usually reticulate, sometimes scutellate.

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

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

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Tarsus scutellate in front, covered at sides with single plate, stout and short; claws moderately curved, rather short and strong.

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