Squama and Scute

Squama

Squama noun - A protective structure resembling a scale.
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Scute and squama are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scute" instead a noun "Squama".

Scute

Scute noun - Large bony or horny plate as on an armadillo or turtle or the underside of a snake.
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Squama and scute are semantically related. You can use "Squama" instead a noun "Scute".

Nearby Word: scutum
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