pectination
/ˌpɛktɪˈneɪʃən/
noun
- The state or condition of being arranged like a comb, with parallel, tooth-like projections.
- The pectination in the leaf veins is a key feature for identifying this plant species.
- Scientists studied the pectination of the insect's legs under a microscope.
- The pectination of the bird's feathers helps it trap air for insulation.