chaetal
/tʃeɪˈtiːəl/Definitions
1. noun
relating to or resembling a hair or hairs; especially having a hair-like structure or filament
“The chaetal development in certain aquatic organisms is crucial for their survival and movement.”
2. adjective
having or resembling a hair or hairs; especially in or consisting of filaments
“The chaetal appendages on the insect’s body helped it to sense its surroundings.”