spinalis
- adjective
- Specialized
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espinoso
- In the species name Echinocereus spinalis, the term refers to the plant's spiny stems.
Examples
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The cactus was classified as spinalis due to its sharp, prominent spines.
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Many zoologists use spinalis to describe animals with noticeable spines or thorns.
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In botany, spinalis refers to species with thorny structures.
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Can you identify a plant with the name spinalis?
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The classification of the new species included spinalis to highlight its unique spiny features.
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The spinalis type of cactus is easily recognizable because of its thick, sharp spines.
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In zoology, the term spinalis is commonly used to label creatures that have pronounced spine-like structures.
Synonyms
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Covered with sharp points or thorns that can hurt you
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Having sharp pointed parts like thorns that protect a plant or animal
A thing with sharp pointed parts like thorns
Having many small sharp points on the surface like tiny spikes on a plant or insect
Having sharp, pointed parts like quills or thorns on the body
Compounds
- Specialized
The part of the nervous system inside the spine that carries messages between the brain and the body
- Specialized
A nerve from the spinal cord that carries messages to and from the body
How Spiny
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word spinalis in scientific names comes from Latin spina meaning 'thorn' or 'spine', so it marks plants or animals that have sharp spines or thorns. That's why a cactus or a spiny animal can have spinalis in its name.