spiny

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Spiny and slipper lobsters, particularly targeted to supply more tourist-intensive islands, were also considered depleted.

From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 2024

Spiny dogfish, another threatened shark species—officially termed “vulnerable” by the IUCN—was detected in almost 90 percent of the fried fish sampled at dozens of fish-and-chip shops in the United Kingdom.

From National Geographic • Jul. 17, 2023

Spiny mice may use them to shield themselves from predators while burrowed in crevices, Dr. Stanley said.

From New York Times • May 24, 2023

OK, maybe not Spiny Lumpsuckers, but you get the idea.

From Slate • Aug. 17, 2021

“Bad Moose. Bad, bad, bad. American Spiny Rat, page 188.”

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko