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Spiculum

Spiculum Meaning & Definition
Spiculum Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Spiculum?

[n] small pointed structure serving as a skeletal element in various marine and freshwater invertebrates e.g. sponges and corals

Synonyms | Synonyms for Spiculum: spicule

Related Terms | Find terms related to Spiculum:

See Also | appendage | outgrowth | process

Spiculum In Webster's Dictionary

\Spic"u*lum\, n.; pl. {Spicula}. [L., a little point.] (Zo["o]l.) Same as {Spicule}.

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