What's the difference between peltate and scutiform?

Peltate

Definition:

• (a.) Alt. of Peltated

Example Sentences:

• (1) The balance between transpiration and absorption rates is regulated in both species by the combined presence of peltate scales and stomata.
• (2) Mucosal veins are peltate in form anteriorly, but are pennate in form forward to the vallate papillae.

Scutiform

Definition:

• (a.) Shield-shaped; scutate.

Example Sentences:

• (1) In 24 cases scutiform polytetrafluoroethylene patches were implanted to correct saddle malformation and irregularities of the nasal dorsum.