scutal

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 like platter; covered with scutellae.
   ♦ scutelligerous, a. bearing scutellae.
   ♦ scutiferous, a. bearing a shield or scutes.
   ♦ scutiform, a. shield- shaped.
   ♦ scutigerous a. bearing scutes.

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