Osteoderm

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Reinforcing dermal bony plates united to one another by flexible connective tissue underlying the epidermal scales which are attached. Radiographically identifiable. Only present in some species of lizard, such as the slow-worm, Gila monster, bearded lizard and some skinks.

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