Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or resembling a hair; having hair-like structures.

“The trichoid scales on the insect’s body helped it blend in with its surroundings.”

2. noun

A trichoid hair, especially one of the stiff, hair-like structures found in some insects.

“The trichoid of the beetle was incredibly long and helped it sense its environment.”

3. noun

A sense organ in some arthropods, especially an insect, that is hair-like in structure.

“The trichoid organ of the fly was highly sensitive to vibrations.”