squamule

squa·mule  (skwmyl, skwä-)

n.

A small, loosely attached thallus lobe of certain lichens.

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[Latin squmula, diminutive of squma, scale.]

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

squamule - a minute scale plant life, flora, plant - (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion fungus - an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia scale leaf, scale - a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin