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In [[snake]]s, the '''interorbital scales''' (sometimes called '''intersupraoculars''') are those on top of the head between the [[supraocular scales]]. They tend to be small and irregularly shaped, so counting them usually involves taking the lowest number of contiguous scales. Often, the space is occupied by one large scale, which is then called the [[Frontal scale|frontal]].<ref>Campbell, J. A. & Lamar W. W. ''The Venomous Reptiles of the Western Hemisphere''. Comstock Publishing Associates, Ithaca and London (2004). page 870. 1,500 plates. ISBN 978-0-8014-4141-7.</ref><ref>Wright, AH & AA. ''Handbook of Snakes''. Comstock Publishing Associates (1957; 7th printing, 1985). page 1,105. ISBN 978-0-8014-0463-4.</ref> | In [[snake]]s, the '''interorbital scales''' (sometimes called '''intersupraoculars''') are those on top of the head between the [[supraocular scales]]. They tend to be small and irregularly shaped, so counting them usually involves taking the lowest number of contiguous scales. Often, the space is occupied by one large scale, which is then called the [[Frontal scale|frontal]].<ref>Campbell, J. A. & Lamar W. W. ''The Venomous Reptiles of the Western Hemisphere''. Comstock Publishing Associates, Ithaca and London (2004). page 870. 1,500 plates. ISBN 978-0-8014-4141-7.</ref><ref>Wright, AH & AA. ''Handbook of Snakes''. Comstock Publishing Associates (1957; 7th printing, 1985). page 1,105. ISBN 978-0-8014-0463-4.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 11:14, 8 March 2024
In snakes, the interorbital scales (sometimes called intersupraoculars) are those on top of the head between the supraocular scales. They tend to be small and irregularly shaped, so counting them usually involves taking the lowest number of contiguous scales. Often, the space is occupied by one large scale, which is then called the frontal.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Campbell, J. A. & Lamar W. W. The Venomous Reptiles of the Western Hemisphere. Comstock Publishing Associates, Ithaca and London (2004). page 870. 1,500 plates. ISBN 978-0-8014-4141-7.
- ↑ Wright, AH & AA. Handbook of Snakes. Comstock Publishing Associates (1957; 7th printing, 1985). page 1,105. ISBN 978-0-8014-0463-4.