Exaspidean

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the anterior scutes extending around the tarsus on the outer side, leaving the inner side naked; said of certain birds. not-comparable

    "exaspidean tarsal scutellation"

Etymology

From exo- + Ancient Greek ἀσπίς (aspís, “shield”) + -ean.

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