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squamule
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squa·mule  (skwmyl, skwä-)
n.
A small, loosely attached thallus lobe of certain lichens.
[Latin squmula, diminutive of squma, scale.]
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Noun1.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
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Thallus squamulose, of adnate squamules III--SQUAMULOSE LICHENS 4.
The lichen flora of the Joliet Military Training Area by Hyerczyk, Richard D. / Transactions of the Illinois State Academy of Science
Some thalli produce squamules and freely proliferate from the margin of the cup.
Additions to the lichen flora of Nebraska by Egan, Robert S.; Morgan, Sara; Wetmore, Clifford M.; Ladd, Douglas / Transactions of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences
Thallus and podetia K-, esorediate; podetia wholly corticate, slightly branched at the apex; basal squamules finely divided, more than 2mm long Cladonia cristatella 1.
The lichen flora of Logan County, Illinois by Hyerczyk, Richard D. / Transactions of the Illinois State Academy of Science
 
 
 
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