chaeta

Noun

A bristle-like structure found on certain organisms, such as insects or annelid worms.

ریشه

From the Greek word 'khaitē' meaning 'long hair' or 'bristle'.

مثال

• The chaetae on the caterpillar's body help it move.
• Annelid worms have chaetae along their segments.
• The chaetae of certain insects serve as sensory organs.