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plumose

Classification
Kingdom Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods)
No Taxon (Glossary)
No Taxon (P)
No Taxon plumose
Explanation of Names
From Latin pluma, a feather.
Identification
plumose - feather-like; feathery; resembling feathers.

Diagram of antenna forms:


Examples of plumose antennae:


Example of plumose hair of a bee:


Example of plumose hair of a spider: