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Meaning of scutellation
Webster
scutellation (n.)
the entire covering, or mode of arrangement, of scales, as on the legs and feet of a bird.
scutellation Sentence Examples
- The turtle's intricate scutellation, composed of overlapping scales, provides protection and camouflage.
- The snake's smooth, shiny scutellation facilitates its gliding motion through dense vegetation.
- The lizard's keeled scutellation aids in protection from predators and desiccation.
- The crocodile's thick, overlapping scutellation forms an impenetrable armor.
- The bird's scutellation is modified into feathers, providing insulation and the ability to fly.
- The fish's cycloid scutellation consists of thin, circular scales.
- The amphibian's granular scutellation gives it a rough, leathery appearance.
- The mammal's scutellation is reduced and often hidden beneath fur or skin.
- The study of scutellation, or osteodermatology, helps us understand the evolution and adaptation of vertebrates.
- The scutellation of an animal can provide valuable information about its species, lifestyle, and habitat.
FAQs About the word scutellation
the entire covering, or mode of arrangement, of scales, as on the legs and feet of a bird.
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The turtle's intricate scutellation, composed of overlapping scales, provides protection and camouflage.
The snake's smooth, shiny scutellation facilitates its gliding motion through dense vegetation.
The lizard's keeled scutellation aids in protection from predators and desiccation.
The crocodile's thick, overlapping scutellation forms an impenetrable armor.
