scutellate

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

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adjective

Zoology.

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

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

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

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Tarsus long and scutellate in front; feet stout; claws not much hooked.

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Legs short, stout, tarsi scutellate; toes long, strong, hind toe especially, outer toe joined at base to middle toe; claws large, much hooked.

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