spiculum (Meaning)
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spiculum (n)
small pointed structure serving as a skeletal element in various marine and freshwater invertebrates e.g. sponges and corals
Synonyms & Antonyms of spiculum
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spiculum Sentence Examples
- In botany, a spiculum is a sharp, pointed outgrowth on the surface of a plant.
- Sea urchins possess calcareous spicules that form their endoskeletons.
- The spiculum of a spider is a hollow, needle-like structure used to inject venom.
- The spicules in the skin of a ray-finned fish provide protection against predators.
- The spiculum in the foot of a grasshopper enables it to grip surfaces.
- Spicules are important for the structural support of sponges.
- The spiculum of certain insects serves as a sensory organ.
- The spicules in the mantle of a mollusc help it anchor itself to the substrate.
- The spiculum in the penis of some primates is used for sexual stimulation.
- Spicules are microscopic structures found in the cytoplasm of some cells.
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small pointed structure serving as a skeletal element in various marine and freshwater invertebrates e.g. sponges and corals
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
In botany, a spiculum is a sharp, pointed outgrowth on the surface of a plant.
Sea urchins possess calcareous spicules that form their endoskeletons.
The spiculum of a spider is a hollow, needle-like structure used to inject venom.
The spicules in the skin of a ray-finned fish provide protection against predators.
