scute

• Substantivo que designa uma placa óssea ou córnea grande e rígida na superfície externa de certos animais, como no casco de tartarugas e tatus, ou na parte inferior das cobras.

A noun referring to a large, hard, bony or horny plate found on the outer surface of certain animals, such as the shell of a turtle or armadillo, or the underside of a snake.

1. C1formalscientific

   A large, hard, bony or horny plate found on the outer body of certain animals, such as armadillos, turtles, and the underside of snakes.

   Placa óssea

   • The turtle's shell is composed of numerous scutes.
   • Armadillos have a protective covering of scutes.
   • The snake's belly is covered with smooth scutes.

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