squamule

A noun referring to a very small scale, such as those found on certain plants, insects, or reptiles.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa uma escama muito pequena, encontrada por exemplo em algumas plantas, insetos ou répteis.

1. Minute scale C2 formal

   A very small, scale-like structure, often found on plants, insects, or certain biological surfaces.

   • The botanist examined the squamule on the leaf under a microscope.
   • Certain lichens have a squamule that helps them attach to rocks.
   • The insect's wing was covered in tiny squamules.

   🇵🇹Escâmula