adjective
- having small shield-like plates or scales
Usage: biology; zoology
Examples
- The scutellate surface of the reptile’s back provided excellent protection.
- Botanists identified the plant by its scutellate leaves.
- The fossil showed clearly scutellate markings along the creature’s spine.
- Under the microscope, the scutellate pattern was clearly visible.
- The scutellate armor of ancient fish species fascinated paleontologists.