Meaning & use
Setal
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Relating to or resembling setae, the stiff bristle-like structures found on many invertebrates and plants.
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The earthworm's setal bristles help it grip the soil as it moves.
Researchers examined the setal patterns on the insect's legs to help identify its species.
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"Setal" derives from the Latin "seta" ("bristle"), and the term appears mainly in zoology and botany when describing bristle-covered structures.
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