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.”

Synonyms

  • scale-like
  • scaly

Antonyms

  • hairless
  • smooth