scopulae

/skɒpjʊˈliː/

Definitions

1. noun

the singular of scopula, a hair-bearing, flattened appendage at the end of the leg in certain arachnids, used for sensing and movement

“The spider’s scopulae helped it navigate its dark, damp environment.”

Synonyms

  • sensilla
  • setae

Antonyms

  • insensate
  • unsensory