"Spicules" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Spicules" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Spicules" Meaning

Spicules are small, usually brittle structures that make up part of an organism's anatomy. In various contexts, spicules can refer to:

1. Coral reefs: Spicules are the skeleton remains of coral polyps, forming the framework of corals. They are made of calcium carbonate and provide structural support for the coral colony.
2. Spices: In the spice trade, a spicule is a small, usually seedlike particle of a spice, such as nutmeg, cinnamon, or vanilla.
3. Myocytes: In muscle cells, a spicule is a small, pointed spike or tubercle that projects from the cell's surface and helps attach adjacent cells.
4. Evolutionary biology: In some fossilized organisms, spicules may be the remains of ancient cell organelles or structures that have been preserved and reconstructed.
5. Nativity veils: In art history, a spicules (or spicules ad mutua spun) is a pile or wisps of twisted threads, threads, and sticks to emulate nativity garlands as used in art and also as a fibre or mish brother spelling.

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"Spicules" Examples

Definitions


Spicules (noun): Small, usually needle-like structures, points or projections that are often found on the body of certain organisms like sponges, coral, or certain types of cells.
In biology, spicules can refer to the tiny, needle-like calcareous skeletons found within the cells of certain classes of sponges (such as the calcareous sponges), these structures help to support the sponge's body and the spaces between them for filtration and fluid movement.

Usage Examples


1. Marine Biology


Sponges are sessile organisms that create a complex structure with tiny spicules interspersed between the giant somatic cells in the mesohyl, serving both structural and skeletal purposes.

2. Biology Class Discussion

Dr. Smith pointed out that the frozen mass samples presented in the lab contained spicules that appeared as very thin needles embedded within clear crystals— netting visual evidence of the species' classification.

3. Formal Research Paper

From the preliminary diagnosis, the paraoral papillae of both flat and more-complex-bored tunas displayed clear spicules after treatment for robust caladium study.

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"Spicules" Similar Words

Spick-and-span

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'immaculately clean and tidy'.

Spicose

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Spicosity

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Spicous

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There is no word "spicous". Is it a typo or a made-up word? If not, could you please provide a different word?

Spicula

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Spicula refers to the pointed or tapering members of the spicule family, which are skeletal elements of sponges found in a particular arrangement, often forming a rigid structure.

Spicular

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The word "spicular" is an adjective that means resembling or resembling a spine, typically a long, thin, and rigid structure.<br><br>In biology, it refers to a structure composed of several needles or spines that are pointed in the same direction, often appearing as a bundle.

Spiculate

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The word "spiculate" is an adjective that describes something that has a spiky or pointed shape, especially with small, sharp projections or spines.<br><br>In a figurative sense, "spiculate" can also be used to describe something that is characterized by a painful or uncomfortable sensation, often due to irritation or inflammation.<br><br>Example sentence: The cactus plant had spiculate stems that ended in sharp points.

Spicule

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A spicule is a small pointed or spike-like structure, typically made of rock or mineral material, that protrudes from the surface of the Earth.

Spiculiform

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The word "spiculiform" is an adjective that refers to a shape resembling a spine or a pointed process, or to something that has a sharp, spiny, or thorn-like appearance.<br><br>In general, the term "spiculiform" is used to describe objects, organisms, or structures that have a long, narrow, and pointed shape, similar to that of a spine or a spicule (a sharp, pointed structure).<br><br>For example, some definitions of spiculiform include:<br><br> Having or resembling a spine or a pointed process.<br> Having a sharp, spiny, or thorn-like shape.<br> Formed like a spine or a thorn.<br><br>The word "spiculiform" comes from the Latin words "spiculus," meaning "spike" or "spine," and the suffix "-form," which indicates shape or form.

Spiculigenous

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Produced by, or giving off, spicules, especially those forming a covering or superficial layer.

Spicy

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Spider

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A spider is a type of arachnid that has eight legs, producing silk, and has four pairs of eyes.

Spidered

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Covered or infested with spiders.

Spidering

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Spiderman

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Spidermonkey

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A SpiderMonkey is a graphical JavaScript engine developed by Mozilla, which is used in Firefox and other Mozilla applications to execute JavaScript code. The term "SpiderMonkey" can also refer to a primate in the genus Ateles, commonly known as a spider monkey, which is a type of medium-sized, intelligent, and agile monkey native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.