squam-
variant of squamo- before a vowel: squamation.
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How to use squam- in a sentence
Facial grooves far apart, enclosing between them a broad shield-shaped surface; squam large; female with elongate ovipositor.
Handbook of Medical Entomology | William Albert RileyOne (rarely more) seta on the extensor surface of the hind tibia; squam usually large and unequal.
Handbook of Medical Entomology | William Albert RileyNigra, thorace ferrugineo antice quadrispinoso, squam altissim spinis duabus arcuatis.
Illustrations of Exotic Entomology, Volume 2 | Dru DrurySquamate, Squamose, or Squamaceous, furnished with scales (squam).
The Elements of Botany | Asa Gray
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