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biological object > spicule

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spicule  

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  • A spicule is a siliceous or calcareous needlelike rod forming the skeleton of various invertebrates. (Adapted from: Moureau M. & Brace G. (2000). Comprehensive Dictionary of Earth Science - Dictionnaire des Sciences de la Terre. Paris, Technip.)

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