scute

der Hornschild; die Schuppe

Example sentences with “scute”

  1. The turtle's shell is made of bony scutes. (Der Panzer der Schildkröte besteht aus Hornschilden.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the German word for 'scute'?

In zoology, 'scute' is translated as 'der Hornschild' or simply 'die Schuppe'.