12 (or 11 in Kinosternidae) carapacial scutes covering the peripheral bones, forming a hard shell all around them; see Scutes.
Alternative forms for marginal scutes : marginal, marginal scute, marginals.
12 (or 11 in Kinosternidae) carapacial scutes covering the peripheral bones, forming a hard shell all around them; see Scutes.
Alternative forms for marginal scutes : marginal, marginal scute, marginals.