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.
Amphiuma is a genus of aquatic salamanders, the only extant genus within the family Amphiumidae /aemfÉ¨ËjuËmÉ¨diË/ . Ã¦mfÉ¨ËjuËmÉ¨diË they are also known to fishermen  as conger  eels Or congo, snakes which are zoologically incorrect. designationsescription [edit]. Amphiumas have an elongated body, generally grey-black in color. They do have legs, but they are merely vestigial and very small. while amphiumas can be up to 116 cm (46 in) long, their legs measure only up to about 2 cm (0.79 in).