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seta Definition

seta (sētə)

noun pl. -·tae

Biol. a bristle or bristlelike part or organ

Etymology: ModL < L seta, saeta, a stiff hair < IE base *sei-, cord > sinew, OE sal, rope

seta Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • call: Special olfactory or tactile hairs called setae cover the body surface.

Adjective modifier

  • plumose: Photo Owned By: Fabian VOL The plumose setae on the coxa of a Grammostola pulchra.
  • long: Its rear legs have very long setae near its claws.
  • dark: Dark brown setae were frequently observed on PDA and ranged up to 100 mom in length.

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