fimbriate, adjective, noun fimbria - fringed with hair (setae) of irregular length; (antennae) setaceous, and each joint furnished with a single hair on the side.

See Also

setaceous

Print References

Gordh, entry for fimbriate (1)

Internet References

Jardine's Dictionary of Entomology

Works Cited

1.	A Dictionary of Entomology By George Gordh, David H. Headrick

Contributed by Cotinis on 18 February, 2008 - 8:19pm

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