WebA scute or scutum ( Latin: scutum; plural: scuta "shield") is a bony external plate or scale overlaid with horn, as on the shell of a turtle, the skin of crocodilians, and the feet of … Webreptiles have scales that are modified into sharp spines or have bony plates underneath their scales, called osteoderms, for extra protection (like a turtle’s shell and the bony back of an alligator). Reptile scales can also be found in many colors to aid in camouflage or serve as warning to other organisms of their venomous nature.

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WebOsteoderms are bony deposits forming scales, plates, or other structures based in the dermis. Osteoderms are found in many groups of extant and extinct reptiles and amphibians, including lizards, crocodilians, frogs, … WebAmerican alligators are reptiles, and they are members of the Crocodylia order. In this order are 23 different species, including the American alligator, Caimans and a variety of … hazel christmas shows

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WebIn most biological nomenclature, a scale ( Ancient Greek: λεπίς, romanized : lepís; Latin: squāma) is a small rigid plate that grows out of an animal 's skin to provide protection. In lepidopteran ( butterfly and moth) species, … WebReptiles are vertebrates, which are animals that breathe air and have specialized skin made up of either scales or bony plates. They comprise turtles, crocodiles, snakes, lizards, and tortoises. The outer layer of their skin is shed regularly. Temperature influences their metabolic rate. They exist on every continent, except Antarctica, and are ... WebLizard scales vary in form from tubercular to platelike, or imbricate (overlapping). These scales, which on the surface are composed of horny (keratinized) epidermis, may have bony plates underlying them; these plates are called osteoderms.Lizard scales may differ strongly in form on different parts of the lizard and are often of use in taxonomy to … hazel christmas decorations