page_title: Scale (anatomy)
hierarchical_section_title: Scale (anatomy)
caption_attribution_description: English: Scales of the European grass snake, ringed snake, water snake (Natrix natrix). Sideview of body with keeled scales on the back. Photograph taken in Bremerhaven Zoo, Germany. Deutsch: Schuppen einer Ringelnatter (Natrix natrix). Seitenansicht des Körpers mit gekielten Schuppen auf dem Rücken. Fotografiert im Zoo am Meer in Bremerhaven.
context_page_description: In anatomy, a scale is a small, rigid plate growing on the skin, usually to provide protection.
context_section_description: In anatomy, a scale is a small, rigid plate growing on the skin, usually to provide protection.
caption: Scales of a snake, close up
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