pectinate
/ˈpɛktɪneɪt/
adjective
- Having a shape like a comb, with narrow parts or teeth arranged closely together along a central line.
- Some insects have pectinate antennae that look like tiny combs.
- The pectinate pattern on the fossil showed it was a type of ancient coral.
- The pectinate gills of the mushroom help it release spores efficiently.
Antonyms