squamation
/skwəˈmeɪʃən/
noun
- The arrangement or pattern of scales on an animal, especially a fish or reptile.
- Different species of snakes can be identified by their unique squamation patterns.
- The artist carefully painted the squamation on the dragon's body to make it look realistic.
- The biologist studied the squamation of the ancient fish fossil to understand its evolution.
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