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Scutes

Noun: Plural form of scute.

Noun: Bony external plates or scales covering the shells of turtles and some other reptiles.

Noun: Hardened areas on the skin or exoskeleton of certain animals.

Verb: To cover or protect with scutes.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The turtle's scutes provide protection from predatory attacks.
2. There are eight scutes on the turtle's carapace.

Verb:

1. The armadillo scutes its body to defend from threats.
2. The fish's skin is scuted with hard, bony plates.

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