scutum

/skyoo-tuhm/US // ˈskyu təm //UK // (ˈskjuːtəm) //

粪便,血清,鳞片,鳞屑

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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plural scu·ta [skyoo-tuh] /ˈskyu tə/ for 1, 2.
- : Zoology. scute.
- : a large, oblong shield used by the heavy legionaries of ancient Rome.
- : genitive Scu·ti [skoo-tahy]. /ˈsku taɪ/. Astronomy. the Shield, a southern constellation north of Sagittarius and east of Aquila, containing a small, very bright star cloud.

And as four virgates went usually to each hide, so each virgate should contribute 116 of a scutum.
Among the several constellations one notes certain modern names such as “Scutum Subiescianum.”
The scutum and tergum, with the few exceptions above stated, are articulated together at a large or open angle.
Scutum and tergum articulated together, or overlapping each other; each branchia composed of a single plicated fold.
Finally, the whole valve, in proportion to the Scutum, is rather broader.