Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

echinulate

Adjective

/ˌɛkɪˈnjuːleɪt/

Definition

Echinulate refers to a surface that is covered with small spines or prickles.

Examples

The echinulate texture of the cactus skin helps to deter herbivores.
In some species of fungi, the echinulate spores aid in their dispersal through the air.
The echinulate shell of the sea urchin provides protection from predators.

Meaning

The word is often used in biology and botany to describe the texture of certain seeds, fruits, or surfaces of organisms that have tiny, spine-like projections.