squamule

/ˈskwɒmjʊl, ˈskwɔmjuːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, often rounded or oval, scale or scaly plate, especially one on a reptile or amphibian.

“The herpetologist carefully examined the squamules on the snake’s back.”

Synonyms

  • scale
  • scute

Antonyms

  • glossy
  • smooth