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Scales on the back of a snake
Enlarged vertebral scales of Banded KraitBungarus fasciatus
Vertebral scales, in snakes, are large scales along the top of the back of the snake, i.e., the uppermost row. They are a specialised form of dorsal scales.
"Vertebral" is a term associated with the backbone, but also central scales such as on the carapace of a chelonian shell.
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