gastrostege Synonyms
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gastrostege Meaning
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gastrostege (n.)
One of the large scales on the belly of a serpent.
gastrostege Sentence Examples
- The snake's ventral surface was shielded by a series of gastrosteges, which were smooth and overlapping.
- The lizard exhibited a row of gastrosteges that extended from its chin to its vent.
- The crocodilian's belly was protected by robust gastrosteges, providing additional armor for the animal.
- The gastrosteges of the amphibian were arranged in a regular pattern, forming a protective layer.
- The turtle's gastrosteges were fused together, creating a rigid plastron.
- The gastrosteges of the iguana served as insulation against the harsh desert environment.
- Paleontologists used the pattern of gastrosteges to identify different species of extinct reptiles.
- The gastrosteges of the chameleon were covered in tiny scales, providing additional camouflage.
- The snake's gastrosteges exhibited a characteristic number of rows, which aided in its classification.
- The loss of gastrosteges in some snakes is believed to have been an adaptation for burrowing.
FAQs About the word gastrostege
One of the large scales on the belly of a serpent.
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No antonyms found.
The snake's ventral surface was shielded by a series of gastrosteges, which were smooth and overlapping.
The lizard exhibited a row of gastrosteges that extended from its chin to its vent.
The crocodilian's belly was protected by robust gastrosteges, providing additional armor for the animal.
The gastrosteges of the amphibian were arranged in a regular pattern, forming a protective layer.
