noun a plural form of aculeus, which refers to a small, sharp, needle-like structure or spine found on certain animals such as insects or plants
Aculei can also refer to small, sharp structures found on certain body parts of animals, such as the tongue of certain birds for feeding.
In botany, aculei refer to small, sharp-pointed structures found on the surface of some plants for defense.
Aculei are small, sharp spines found on the bodies of certain animals such as sea urchins and porcupines.
Aculei are the stingers or piercing mouthparts found on insects like bees and wasps for defense or feeding.
In the field of literature, 'aculei' may be used to describe sharp or pointed writing style that is critical or cutting in nature.
Psychologists may use 'aculei' metaphorically to describe emotional barriers or defense mechanisms that can be sharp or prickly in nature, hindering personal growth or relationships.
Biologists may refer to 'aculei' as small, sharp structures found on certain organisms such as sea urchins or plants for defense or sensory purposes.
Botanists may use 'aculei' to describe small, needle-like structures found on plant surfaces for protection against herbivores or environmental stress.
Zoologists may use 'aculei' to refer to sharp spines or structures found on animals for defense, mating rituals, or other survival purposes.