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punctate, punctulate

Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
No Taxon (Glossary --use Taxonomy, then Info tabs to view entries)
No Taxon (P)
No Taxon punctate, punctulate
Explanation of Names
From Latin punctum, point. Term punctulate is from Latin punctulum, diminutive of punctum.
Identification
punctate - marked by spots, dots, points, depressions, or punctures.

punctulate - marked by small spots, etc.
Internet References
Wiktionary: punctate
Contributed by Chuck Entz on 2 September, 2007 - 8:57pm
Additional contributions by cotinis
Last updated 3 October, 2007 - 9:48am

There's nothing here so...
punctate - with impressed points or punctures
… Anthony Magee, 6 September, 2007 - 10:47pm

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