scutellum (0 synonym found)

We don't have synonyms for scutellum yet — it may be a rare, specialized, newly coined, or misspelled word. The closest thesaurus entries we have are scutulum, scutella and scutellar.

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Definition of scutellum:

(n) : Any of several shield-shaped structures in insects, grasses etc
(n) : (zoology) The third of the four pieces forming the upper part of a thoracic segment of an insect. It follows the scutum, and is followed by the small postscutellum.
(n) : (zoology) One of the transverse scales on the tarsi and toes of birds.
(n) : (lichenology) A rounded apothecium having an elevated rim formed of the proper thallus, the fructification of certain lichens.
(n) : (botany) A grass seed cotyledon that is highly modified for absorption.
Definition of scutellum:

(n) : Any of several shield-shaped structures in insects, grasses etc
(n) : (zoology) The third of the four pieces forming the upper part of a thoracic segment of an insect. It follows the scutum, and is followed by the small postscutellum.
(n) : (zoology) One of the transverse scales on the tarsi and toes of birds.
(n) : (lichenology) A rounded apothecium having an elevated rim formed of the proper thallus, the fructification of certain lichens.
(n) : (botany) A grass seed cotyledon that is highly modified for absorption.
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