spinulose

/ˈspɪnjəloʊs/
adjective
  1. Covered with small spines or thorny projections.
    • Under the microscope, the spinulose surface of the leaf looked like tiny needles.
    • The spinulose stem of the plant made it difficult to handle without gloves.
    • Some caterpillars have a spinulose body that helps protect them from predators.
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