scales

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That outer shell is built largely from chitin, a tough natural material also found in fungal cell walls, fish scales, and the beaks of squids and octopi.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Their vivid blue coloring is a result of the microscopic scales on the backs of their wings, which reflect light.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The planned outlays reflect the appetite that Musk, SpaceX’s chief executive, has for pursuing projects at huge scales.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“As the company scales, the valuation looks increasingly reasonable to us and in fact one of the least expensive in the group compared to its growth rate,” said UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

And Rowan, screaming, watched as the back of the cave came to life, opened its blood-red eyes, and lunged for him, shaking snow and ice from its shining white scales, baring its dripping teeth.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda