squamation

[ skwey-mey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the state of being squamate.
2. the arrangement of the squamae or scales of an animal.

squamation

/ skweɪˈmeɪʃən /

noun

1. the condition of having or forming scales or squamae
2. the arrangement of scales in fishes or reptiles

Word History and Origins

Origin of squamation¹

First recorded in 1880–85; squam- + -ation

Example Sentences

The characteristics of fin rays, scales, and squamation of cheeks and gill-covers apply equally to both species.

From Project Gutenberg

Considerably more variation occurs in color and in the arrangement of markings than in squamation.

From Project Gutenberg