scutes

[US]/[skuːts]/
[UK]/[skuːts]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A small, bony or horny plate or scale, typically on the skin of a fish or reptile.; A protective covering or shield.

Phrases & Collocations

fish scutes

scutes protect

studying scutes

large scutes

scutes reflect

scuted armor

examining scutes

scutes overlap

hard scutes

scutes provide

Example Sentences

the pangolin's body is covered in tough, overlapping scutes.

scientists study scutes to understand pangolin evolution.

the arrangement of scutes provides armor against predators.

we observed distinct scutes on the juvenile pangolin.

the scutes are made of keratin, like human fingernails.

damage to scutes can leave pangolins vulnerable.

researchers analyzed scute growth patterns over time.

the texture of the scutes felt rough and protective.

scute morphology varies among different pangolin species.

illegal trade often involves the removal of scutes.

the scutes' unique structure is a key adaptation.

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