scutellate
adjective
scu·tel·late
skü-ˈte-lət 
skyü-;
ˈsk(y)ü-tə-ˌlāt
variants
or scutellated
: having or covered with scutella
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Putting out feelers There is one intriguing clue as to why Elektorornis had such long toes: The amber-entombed foot preserves bits of the surrounding skin and feathers, including strands called scutellate scale filaments.
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Michael Greshko, National Geographic, 11 July 2019
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Michael Greshko, National Geographic, 11 July 2019
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“Scutellate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scutellate. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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