indusiate

/ɪnˈduːziˌeɪt/
adjective
  1. Having a protective covering or layer (like a membrane or scale).
    • Under the microscope, the indusiate structure appeared as a translucent veil.
    • The indusiate fern frond unfurled with a delicate, papery covering.
    • Botanists noted the indusiate spores were shielded from the rain.
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