chaetae

kaiˈɛːtiː

Definitions

1. noun

Plural of chaeta, a hair or bristle on an arthropod, especially an insect or a crustacean.

“The chaetae on the insect’s body played a crucial role in its sensory perception.”

Synonyms

  • bristles
  • hairs
  • setae

Antonyms

  • hairlessness
  • smoothness