seta, setae, setaceous, setose, etc.

Classification · Pronunciation · Explanation of Names · Identification · See Also · Internet References

Classification

Kingdom Animalia (Animals)

Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)

No Taxon (Glossary --use Taxonomy, then Info tabs to view entries)

No Taxon (S)

No Taxon seta, setae, setaceous, setose, etc.

Pronunciation

SEE-tuh, SEE-tee

Explanation of Names

From Latin seta, plural setae, bristle.

Identification

seta noun, plural setae - stiff hair-like processes on the integument of an arthropod or other organism.

Related terms:

setiferous, setiform, setigerous, setose - set with, or bearing setae.

setiform adjective - bristle-shaped.

setigerae adjective - (antennae) when the basal joints are large, and the remainder form into a kind of bristle. (L. seta, and gero, to bear.)

setulose adjective - with truncated (very short) setae. (Diminutive of Latin seta.)

setaceous adjective - Gradually tapering to the tip, like a bristle

Diagram of antenna forms:

Examples of setaceous antennae:

See Also

seta, setae

bristle

hair

Forms of antennae:

antenna

clavate

plumose

serrate

setaceous (fimbriate)

stylate

Internet References

Jardine's Dictionary of Entomology

Contributed by Cotinis on 22 May, 2007 - 1:39pm
Additional contributions by Tony-2
Last updated 18 February, 2008 - 8:29pm

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