Squama (Noun)
Meaning
A protective structure resembling a scale.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The butterfly's delicate squama protected it from the elements.
- A squama covered the surface of the reptile, providing insulation and defense.
- The insect's fragile squama glistened in the sunlight, a testament to its intricate design.
- Geologists discovered ancient fossils with squama-like patterns embedded in the rock.
- Birds develop squama from a combination of skin, protein, and minerals, greatly enhancing their protective abilities.