squamule

Noun
  1. A minute scale (synset 113176694)
    referred to in:
    • flora, plant, plant life - (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion
    • fungus - an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
    is a type of: scale, scale leaf - a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin

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