noun
- small holes, dots, or depressions on a surface
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- The beetle’s wing covers showed distinct punctations under the microscope.
- Scientists examined the punctations on the fossil’s surface.
- The leaf displayed tiny punctations where insects had fed.
- Punctations in the rock indicated ancient water erosion.
- The researcher counted the punctations on each specimen.
- These punctations help identify the species.