- Scutal
- Scutal Scu"tal, a.
Of or pertaining to a shield.
[1913 Webster]
A good example of these scutal monstrosities. --Cussans. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Scutal
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scutal angle — (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) In Diptera, an angular projection of the scutal margin anterior to the prescutal suture, or in front of the prespiracular area … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
scutal — scu·tal … English syllables
scutal — a. pertaining to shield. ♦ scutate, a. shield or buckler shaped; having horny scales. ♦ scute, ♦ scutum, n. large scale, as of reptile s head. ♦ scutella, n. (pl. ♦ lae ) small scute. ♦ scutellate, ♦ scutulate, a. shaped… … Dictionary of difficult words
scutal — ˈskyüd.əl adjective Etymology: scut + al : of or relating to a shield, scute, or scutum … Useful english dictionary
scutal margin — (ARTHROPODA: Crustacea) In thoracic barnacles, the edge of the tergum, articulating with the scutum or the edge of any other plate adjacent to the scutum … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
scutal adductor — (Subclass Cirripedia): ( ) [Anderson, 1980]. Lepas anatifera: rostral view; and left valve and cirri removed. [Anderson, 1980] … Crustacea glossary
scutal adductor scar — (Subclass Cirripedia): ( ) [Anderson, 1980]. Balanus trigonus: wall plates, exploded; and interior of operculum. [Anderson, 1980] … Crustacea glossary
scutal margin — In cirripeds, articular edge of tergum adjoining scutum, or edge of any other plate abutting scutum [Moore and McCormick, 1969]. (Subclass Cirripedia): Barnacle plate feature: edge of tergum or edge of any other plate articulating with or… … Crustacea glossary
pro-præscutal — pro præscutal, um see pro 2 2 … Useful english dictionary
lateral scutal depressor — (Subclass Cirripedia): ( ) [Anderson, 1980]. Balanus trigonus: wall plates, exploded; and interior of operculum. [Anderson, 1980] … Crustacea glossary
