spinules
/ˈspɪnjuːlz/
noun
- Small, thin, sharp-pointed projections or spines, especially on plants or animals.
- The caterpillar's body had fine spinules that helped protect it from predators.
- The cactus was covered in tiny spinules that could easily prick your skin.
- Under the microscope, the leaf's surface showed numerous spinules along the edges.