1. Having the form or structure of a lamella or lamellae; arranged in thin, flat layers or plates.
Usage: technical; biology; geology

Examples

• The lamelliform structure of the mushroom's gills allows for efficient spore dispersal.
• Lamelliform bones in the skull are composed of thin, parallel layers.
• The lamelliform arrangement of the mineral deposits created distinctive striations in the rock.
• Fish gills have a lamelliform design that maximizes surface area for oxygen absorption.
• The lamelliform petals of certain flowers overlap in a distinctive pattern.