I think most everyone is aware of my obsession with learning all there is to know about pyramiding. One of the things I still don't know is the exact mechanism behind it. Is it the actual bone and the keratinous layer just changes shape with it, or is it just the keratinous layer and the bone underneath is normal?
Anyhow, something I've been pondering is: How come the plastron scutes don't pyramid? Even the worst cases of the most prone species still have a smooth plastron. What's the difference between plastron scutes and carapace scutes?
Anyhow, something I've been pondering is: How come the plastron scutes don't pyramid? Even the worst cases of the most prone species still have a smooth plastron. What's the difference between plastron scutes and carapace scutes?