acicula

[US]/ˈæsɪkjʊlə/
[UK]/əˈsɪkjəlɑː/

Translation

n.A sharp, slender point or projection; a bristle or spine.
Word Forms
Pluralaciculas

Phrases & Collocations

acicula morphology

acicula structure

acicula analysis

acicula classification

acicula function

acicula development

study of acicula

acicula characteristics

acicula variations

acicula in biology

Example Sentences

the acicula of the feather are arranged in overlapping rows.

microscopic examination revealed numerous aciculae within the tissue.

the acicula are responsible for the feather's strength and flexibility.

these aciculae are particularly dense in areas of high stress.

the arrangement of acicula contributes to the aerodynamic properties of the feather.

scientists are studying the structure of aciculae for potential biomimetic applications.

the acicula provide a framework for the growth and arrangement of barbules.

the study focused on the variation in aciculae size across different bird species.

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