fish scute

ridge scale

Dermal bone that is an unpaired, scale-like structure. Arratia, G. 2009. Identifying patterns of diversity of the actinopterygian fulcra. Acta Zoologica (Stockholm) 90 (Suppl. 1): 220-235.

Type Bone
Body System Integumentary
Parent Structure dermal bone
Latin Name ridge scale

Sub-structures

abdominal scute Organ caudal scute Organ dorsal scute Organ infranuchal scute Bone predorsal scute Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fish scute?
Dermal bone that is an unpaired, scale-like structure. Arratia, G. 2009. Identifying patterns of diversity of the actinopterygian fulcra. Acta Zoologica (Stockholm) 90 (Suppl. 1): 220-235.
What body system is the fish scute part of?
The fish scute is part of the Integumentary.
What is the Latin name for the fish scute?
The Latin name for the fish scute is ridge scale.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.