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spiculum

[ spik-yuh-luhm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Zoology.

, plural spic·u·la [spik, -y, uh, -l, uh].

spiculum

/ ˈspɪkjʊləm /

1740–50; < Latin spīculum; spicule

C18: from Latin: small sharp point, from spica

Often one single quadriradiate spiculum is distinguished by its extraordinary size.

This surrounds the cloacal outlet, the latter concealing a double spiculum.

The caudal extremity of the male ends in an inverted cup-like pouch, from which the penal spiculum protrudes.

They are called spicula (spiculum, a dart), being often of a pointed form.

The male is supplied with a double spiculum, its tail being always more or less curved towards the central surface.

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