scutellum

n. 小盾板, 角质鳞片 [医] 小盾片(昆虫)

词形变化

scutella 复数 scutella

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Any of several shield-shaped structures in insects, grasses etc

    A rounded apothecium having an elevated rim formed of the proper thallus, the fructification of certain lichens.

    生物 植物学
  2. 2.

    Any of several shield-shaped structures in insects, grasses etc

    The third of the four pieces forming the upper part of a thoracic segment of an insect. It follows the scutum, and is followed by the small postscutellum.

    生物 动物学
  3. 3.

    Any of several shield-shaped structures in insects, grasses etc

    One of the transverse scales on the tarsi and toes of birds.

    生物 动物学
  4. 4.

    Any of several shield-shaped structures in insects, grasses etc

    A grass seed cotyledon that is highly modified for absorption.

    生物 植物学

词源

Borrowed from New Latin scūtellum, diminutive of Latin scūtum (“shield”).

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