squamiform
/ˌskwɑːmɪˈfɔːrm/Definitions
1. adjective
Having a scaly or bony shape; resembling a scale
“The squamiform pattern on the fish’s skin helped it to blend in with its underwater environment.”
2. noun
A scale-like structure, especially in the development of an animal
“The squamiform stage of the tadpole’s development is crucial for its transformation into a frog.”