What's the difference between scalelike and squamiform?

Scalelike


Definition:

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Scanning electron microscopy of metacercariae and adults of B. crenatus revealed the annular plications of most of the external surface to be scalelike.
  • (2) All three pairs of thoracic legs contain scattered, singly innervated scalelike sensilla.
  • (3) It is provided with scalelike serrated spines which are especially well developed ventrally on the anterior end.
  • (4) The hydrophilic end is more curved dorsally than ventrally and is covered with flattened, anteriorly pointed, scalelike tubercles except for a small area around the micropyle.

Squamiform


Definition:

  • (a.) Having the shape of a scale.

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