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Acicula
Noun (plural: aciculae)
Definition: A small needle-like structure or spine.
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Anatomy: A small pointed structure, often found in the internal organs of certain invertebrates or plants.
Example sentence: The aciculae inside the plant's stem help provide support and structure.
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Botany: A needle-like extension or appendage, typically found in certain coniferous trees.
Example sentence: The leaves of the pine tree have aciculae that protect it against herbivores.
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