A small cusp or pointed projection; a diminutive form of cusp used in botany and anatomy.
From cusp with the diminutive suffix -ule, which creates a smaller version of something. Used in specialized scientific terminology to describe tiny pointed structures.
Botanists use cuspule to describe the fine points on fern fronds and moss leaves—these tiny cusps help with water management and structural support in those ancient plant groups!
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