lamelliform

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin lamella (thin plate) + -form.

Adjective

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lamelliform (not comparable)

  1. Thin and flat; lamellar
    • 1906, John. B. Smith, Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology[1]:
      Rectal tracheal gills: lamelliform structures in the rectum of the nymphs of some Odonata, supplied with trachea and tracheoles and serving as respiratory organs.

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