Aculea

/æˈkju.li.ə/ noun

A needle-like structure or spine, especially in botany and zoology; a small sharp point.

From Latin 'acula' or 'aculea,' diminutive plural of 'acus' (needle). Used in scientific nomenclature to describe small pointed structures.

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