adjective
- relating to or located on the plastron (the ventral shell of a turtle or tortoise)
Usage: zoological
Examples
- The plastral scutes showed distinctive markings that helped identify the species.
- Researchers examined the plastral surface for signs of injury.
- The plastral plates were well-developed in this mature specimen.
- Damage to the plastral region can affect the turtle’s ability to retract.
- The plastral coloration varied significantly between males and females.