plastral formula
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

denotes the relationship of the length of each plastral scute, as measured along its midseam, to those of the other scutes on the plastron. Intergul = intergular; gul = gular; hum = humeral; pect = pectoral; abd = abdominal; fem = femoral; an = anal.

plastral scutes of turtles.jpg

plastral scutes of turtles.jpg