What is another word for spicule?
Pronunciation: [spˈɪkjuːl] (IPA) 
Spicule is a term which means a small, slender, and pointed structure. It can refer to various natural structures like the needle-like projections found in sponge, bone growths, and filiform processes of insects. As with other terms, spicule has its synonyms which refer to similar but slightly different structures. Synonyms for spicule include needle, spine, prickle, barb, spike, bristle, thorn, and splinter. Each of these terms denotes a structure that is slender and pointed and typically found on animals or plants. Although these terms are similar, they serve to differentiate various structures and help in identifying structures with similar characteristics.
