spiculum meaning

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spiculum (noun): small pointed structure serving as a skeletal element in various marine and freshwater invertebrates e.g. sponges and corals.

Definition of spiculum

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

    Synonyms: spicule

    Type of: process

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SP · words ending in UM · 8-letter words

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