squamation

[ skwey-mey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the state of being squamate.
2. the arrangement of the squamae or scales of an animal.

squamation

/ skweɪˈmeɪʃən /

noun

1. the condition of having or forming scales or squamae
2. the arrangement of scales in fishes or reptiles

Word History and Origins

Origin of squamation¹

First recorded in 1880–85; squam- + -ation

Example Sentences

Freshness of water again will not explain the difference of the structure and distribution of scales in Flounder and Plaice, considering the variety of squamation in fishes confined to fresh water.

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