The Symbolism of the Anchor. by Harold Meij. The anchor is first seen in the third degree lecture, where we are taught that it is a symbol of a well-grounded hope. As the anchor was often a seaman s last resort in stormy weather, it was frequently connected with hope.he anchor is first seen in the third degree lecture, where we are taught that it is a symbol of a well-grounded hope. As the anchor was often a seaman s last resort in stormy weather, it was frequently connected with hope.
Reptiles with prominent scutes include crocodiles, alligators, and turtles. Scutes on alligators and crocodiles are the bony, ridged plates that make up the animalâs tough skin, protecting it from predators and possibly helping it regulate its temperature.These scutes have a bony base and are known as osteoderms.In turtles and tortoises, the entire carapace, or upper shell, is a structure of fused scutes. The scutes running down the center of the shell along the spine are called central scutes.hese scutes have a bony base and are known as osteoderms. In turtles and tortoises, the entire carapace, or upper shell, is a structure of fused scutes. The scutes running down the center of the shell along the spine are called central scutes.
The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), sometimes referred to colloquially as a gator or common alligator, is a large crocodilian reptile endemic to the southeastern United States.merican alligators are less vulnerable to cold than American crocodiles. Unlike a crocodile, which would immediately succumb to the cold and drown in water of 45 Â°F (7.2 Â°C), an alligator can survive in such temperatures for some time without displaying any signs of discomfort.