setulae

/sɛtʊˈliː/

Definitions

1. noun

Small, usually stiff or hair-like, projections or outgrowths, especially on insects, such as bristles or hairs.

“The beetle’s body was covered with setulae that helped it navigate through dense vegetation.”

Synonyms

  • bristles
  • hairs

Antonyms

  • featureless
  • smooth