In both primates and rodents, messages from the two eyes enters the brain through a small structure called the lateral geniculate nucleus or LGN, which is made of slivers of nerve cells, arranged like sponge in a layer cake. (sciencedaily.com)
I'm planning to add a cup of sliced red grapes & a quarter cup of slivered almonds next time I make it. (emilybites.com)
Analyzing the chemistry of tiny slivers of fossilized bone can reveal whether a Tyrannosaurus rex was about to lay eggs. (sciencenewsforstudents.org)