Scuamiform

Squama (plural squamae) [ Botany ]
(synonym: scale)

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	A squama is a scale, or a structure resembling a scale, of the type that make up the covering of fish and reptiles or similar plant structures like scale-like leaves.

For a detailed description See: scale

Squamiform (synonym: scale-like) [ Botany ]


	Scuamiform means having the shape of scales or a scale of the type that make up the covering of fish and reptiles or similar structures on plants like the scale laves of conifer.

[from the Latin words “squama” a scale + “forma” shape.] For a detailed description See: scale-like.

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