Scutellum

Meaning

Noun

●

In Lichenology:

Any of several shield-shaped

in

,

etc

A

having an

of the

, the

of certain lichens.

●

In Zoology:

Any of several shield-shaped

in

,

etc

The

of the

the

part of a

of an

. It

the

, and is

the small postscutellum.

One of the

on the

and

of birds.

●

In Botany:

Any of several shield-shaped

in

,

etc

A

that is

for absorption.

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