needlelike

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The species is known for its long, needlelike bill that can extract earthworms from deep in the ground and the males' elaborate mating dance and "peent" call to attract females, Slezak said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2024

But the needlelike electrodes may drift slightly over time and record from different neurons, necessitating updates to the algorithm, Willett notes.

From Science Magazine • Aug. 23, 2023

In addition, when charged, a coat of lithium metal can form on the surface and dendrites, or needlelike structures can grow, and lead to short-circuits.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 3, 2022

They form a mat and push needlelike projections into the ant’s muscle cells.

From New York Times • Oct. 24, 2019

She was standing by the counter, already breaking up some dried fish, extracting the needlelike bones.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie