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Scutes are bony external plates found in various animals, particularly reptiles and some fish. The primary types include carapace scutes, which cover the upper shell of turtles and tortoises, and plastron scutes, which cover the underside. In addition, there are dermal scutes, which are embedded in the skin of certain reptiles like crocodilians. These structures serve protective, structural, and sometimes thermoregulatory functions.
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What does the scutes of a sea turtle do?
The scutes are protection for the corapace
What are the circles on a turtles shell?
Age rings, like on trees. (Different person) no they are called scutes they have nothing to do with age
What is the Alligator body covering?
An alligator's body is covered in tough, bony plates known as scutes embedded in its skin. These scutes act as a form of armor, providing protection and helping regulate body temperature. Underneath the scutes, alligators have a layer of tough, waterproof skin that helps them thrive in aquatic environments.
Different of animals skin?
Animal skin varies in texture, thickness, and appearance depending on the species. For example, a snake's skin is smooth and scaled, while a crocodile's skin is rough and textured with bony plates called scutes. Additionally, fur, feathers, and scales are all types of animal skin that serve various functions such as protection, insulation, and camouflage.
Are there different types of fish gills?
yes there are different types of gills in different types of fishes.
What does the scutes of a sea turtle do?
The scutes are protection for the corapace
How many scutes on a painted turtle?
A painted turtle typically has 12 to 14 marginal scutes on each side of its shell. Additionally, it has a central row of 5 vertebral scutes along the top of its shell. These scutes are made of keratin and play a role in protecting the turtle's body. The number of scutes can vary slightly among individual turtles.
What are the circles on a turtles shell?
Age rings, like on trees. (Different person) no they are called scutes they have nothing to do with age
What are scutes?
rattlesnake scales
What shape are scutes?
i think it is the hexangonal
What are the scales on a turtles back called?
scutes
What are the ridges on a crocodiles back called?
SCUTES
What is that thing called on the armadillos back?
The hard, bony plates on an armadillo's back are called "scutes." These scutes are covered by a layer of keratin, forming a tough armor that protects the animal from predators. The scutes are part of the armadillo's unique protective adaptations, allowing it to curl into a ball when threatened.
What is the Alligator body covering?
An alligator's body is covered in tough, bony plates known as scutes embedded in its skin. These scutes act as a form of armor, providing protection and helping regulate body temperature. Underneath the scutes, alligators have a layer of tough, waterproof skin that helps them thrive in aquatic environments.
Can the pattern of a turtle ever change?
As a shell grows, the number of scutes generally does not change, but their size does. In some turtles, old scutes are shed and replaced by larger, new ones. In other species, including box turtles, tortoises, and wood turtles, scutes enlarge in diameter as new keratin is laid down. The "growth rings" in scutes have been used be some experts to help determine the age of a turtle. Age estimation based on growth layers, however, can be erroneous for several reasons:
How can you check how old is a turtle?
By counting the rings formed by the stack of smaller, older scutes on top of the larger, newer ones, it is possible to estimate the age of a turtle, if you know how many scutes are produced in a year. This method is not very accurate, partly because growth rate is not constant, but also because some of the scutes eventually fall away from the shell.
Do sticklebacks have scales?
No. Sturgeon have scutes that are in 5 rows down their body. Top/Sides/Belly. Scutes are like bone but are made of keratin like our fingernails and hair.Sturgeon also have scutelets and denticles that cover most their body. Some species are very smooth but most feel like sandpaper and the scutes can have very sharp spurs or barbs that easily cut flesh.
