Scutiform

Translation of "scutiform" into Russian

Adjective

scutiform

Technical term meaning ‘shield-shaped’; normally non-gradable.

Технический термин в биологии и анатомии; означает «имеющий форму щита».

The insect has a scutiform plate on its back.

У насекомого на спине имеется щитковидная пластина.

Additional translations

щиткообразный

Adjective

Having the form or shape of a shield; shield-shaped.

The beetle’s scutiform pronotum helps it deflect attacks from predators.