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indumentum

/ˌɪn.djʊˈmen.təm/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa uma cobertura de pelos finos ou escamas, geralmente encontrada em folhas de plantas ou no corpo de insetos.

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/ˌɪn.djʊˈmen.təm/C2formalscientific
  • ptSubstantivo que designa uma cobertura de pelos finos ou escamas, geralmente encontrada em folhas de plantas ou no corpo de insetos.

A noun referring to a covering of fine hairs or scales, typically found on plant leaves or insect bodies.

  1. Hairy coveringC2formalscientific

    A covering of fine hairs, scales, or similar structures on the surface of a plant leaf, stem, or insect body.

    ptIndumento

    • The leaf's indumentum helps reduce water loss in dry climates.
    • Botanists examined the indumentum under a microscope to identify the species.
    • The insect's indumentum provides camouflage against predators.

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