SPICULE
\spˈɪkjuːl], \spˈɪkjuːl], \s_p_ˈɪ_k_j_uː_l]\
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Same as Spicula.
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Any small calcareous or siliceous body found in the tissues of various invertebrate animals, especially in sponges and in most Alcyonaria.
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