adjective
- having small teeth or tooth-like projections; finely toothed
Usage: commonly used in biology and botany to describe leaf margins or other structures
Examples
- The denticulate edge of the leaf helped the botanist identify the plant species.
- Under the microscope, the denticulate margin of the shell was clearly visible.
- The denticulate fins of the fish provided better control in the water.
- She examined the denticulate border of the fossil with great interest.
- The denticulate pattern on the insect's wing was a key identifying feature.