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Synonyms & antonyms
nounOne of the large scales on the underside of a snake.
Similar
ventral scale
Origin
From Ancient Greek.
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APA
gastrostege. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gastrostege
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“gastrostege.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gastrostege. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gastrostege,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gastrostege.
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