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spiculum

noun as in prickle

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Often one single quadriradiate spiculum is distinguished by its extraordinary size.

This surrounds the cloacal outlet, the latter concealing a double spiculum.

The caudal extremity of the male ends in an inverted cup-like pouch, from which the penal spiculum protrudes.

They are called spicula (spiculum, a dart), being often of a pointed form.

The male is supplied with a double spiculum, its tail being always more or less curved towards the central surface.

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On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to spiculum, such as: barb, bristle, chill, point, sensation, and spike.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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