epiplastra (Meaning)
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epiplastra (pl.)
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epiplastra Sentence Examples
- The epiplastra is a dorsal scute found on the posterior portion of a turtle's carapace, and is the most posterior part of the shield covering the turtle's body.
- In some species of turtles, the epiplastra is specifically known as the suprapygal scute.
- The epiplastra, in addition to the hyoplastra and the xiphiplastra, makes up part of the three-part structure of the plastron in turtles.
- The epiplastra, being the posterior part of the plastron, is the part that is commonly referred to as the "rear bridge" when referring to a turtle's shell.
- In some cases, the epiplastra can also be a movable flap in some species of tortoises, such as the African spurred tortoise.
- The epiplastra can be composed of a single large scute in some species, while in other species it can be divided into multiple smaller scutes.
- The epiplastra is typically covered with scales, known as scutes, that protect the turtle's body and internal organs.
- In some species of turtles, the epiplastra can also have a horny covering, known as a suprapygal plate, which provides additional protection to the posterior part of the carapace.
- The epiplastra, along with the other scutes of the turtle's shell, can be used to identify and differentiate between different species of turtles.
- Some species of turtles, such as the red-eared slider, have a bright coloration on the epiplastra, and the unique coloring can help to identify the turtle's species and sex.
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The epiplastra is a dorsal scute found on the posterior portion of a turtle's carapace, and is the most posterior part of the shield covering the turtle's body.
In some species of turtles, the epiplastra is specifically known as the suprapygal scute.
The epiplastra, in addition to the hyoplastra and the xiphiplastra, makes up part of the three-part structure of the plastron in turtles.
The epiplastra, being the posterior part of the plastron, is the part that is commonly referred to as the "rear bridge" when referring to a turtle's shell.
