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Taxaspidean
Taxˊas-pid′e-an
,
Adj.
[Gr. [GREEK] an arrangement + [GREEK], [GREEK], shield.]
(Zool.)
Having the posterior tarsal scales, or scutella, rectangular and arranged in regular rows; – said of certain birds.
Definition
2024
taxaspidean
taxaspidean
English
Adjective
taxaspidean
(
not comparable
)
(
zoology
)
Having the
posterior
tarsal
scales
, or
scutella
,
rectangular
and arranged in
regular
rows
; said of certain
birds
.
Etymology
Ancient Greek
an arrangement + shield.
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