Indument (Noun)
Meaning
A covering of fine hairs (or sometimes scales) as on a leaf or insect.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The indument on the underside of the leaf provided protection from moisture loss and helped regulate temperature.
- Insects such as moths and butterflies have an indument of fine scales that cover their bodies and give them color.
- The leaf's indument also served as a defense mechanism against herbivores and other predators.
- Microscopic examination revealed a thick indument of fine hairs on the surface of the seed pod.
- The unique indument on the butterfly's wings helped to diffuse light and create its iridescent colors.