indusial

• Adjectif rare et désuet se rapportant au fleuve Indus ou à ses environs, ou caractéristique de ceux-ci.

A rare, obsolete adjective relating to or characteristic of the Indus River or its surrounding region.

1. Relating to an indusiumC2formalscientific

   Of or pertaining to an indusium, a protective covering or membrane, such as that found in ferns or in insect larvae cases.

   Relatif à un indusie

   • The indusial scales of the fern were observed under the microscope.
   • Researchers studied the indusial cases of caddisfly larvae to understand their construction.
   • This indusial structure is crucial for protecting the developing spores.