Acicula (Noun)
Meaning
A needlelike part or structure of a plant or animal or crystal; as a spine or bristle or crystal.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The surface of the cactus was covered in sharp acicula, making it difficult to handle.
- The microscope revealed a crystal formation that had an intricate network of tiny acicula.
- The naturalist carefully collected the orchid specimen, taking care not to damage its delicate acicula.
- Insects often use acicula as a defense mechanism to deter predators or competitors.
- Under high magnification, the geologist observed the unique acicula structure of the mineral sample.