Acus

/ˈeɪkəs/ noun

Definition

In zoology, a needle-shaped structure found in sponges and other organisms; the genus of spiny dogfish sharks.

Etymology

Direct from Latin acus meaning 'needle.' Used in scientific nomenclature to describe sharp, pointed anatomical features.

Kelly Says

The spiny dogfish shark genus Acus gets its name from that distinctive row of venomous spines along its back—Latin taxonomy essentially named it 'The Needle' because of its sharpest feature.

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