Vertebral scales
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vertebral-scales-282-12597518
title:
Vertebral scales
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Vertebral scales, in snakes, are large scales along the top of the back of the snake, i.e., the uppermost row. They are a specialised form of dorsal scales. "Vertebral" is a term associated with the backbone, but also central scales such as on the carapace of a chelonian shell.
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Scales on the back of a snake
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertebral_scales
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2024-03-24T18:10:55Z
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