Which Word Refers to the Flattened Appearance of Fish Scales

Question

Which word refers to the flattened appearance of fish scales?
A) Striated
B) Stratified
C) Squamous
D) Glia

Accepted Answer

Squamous refers to a flattened and scale-like shape, often used to describe epithelial tissues or the squamous layer of the epidermis. This term is commonly used to describe the shape and structure of fish scales, which are flattened and overlapping, creating a protective layer over the skin of the fish.