setiger (Meaning)
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setiger (n.)
An annelid having setae; a chaetopod.
Synonyms & Antonyms of setiger
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setiger Sentence Examples
- Setigerous larva possess a prominent band of setae adorning their bodies.
- The dorsal surface of the setiger bears numerous uncini, aiding in locomotion.
- Polychaetes exhibit a remarkable diversity in the shape and distribution of setae on their setiger.
- In aquatic environments, the setigerous appendages of polychaetes provide efficient propulsion through water.
- The number and type of setae on each setiger vary widely among different species of polychaetes.
- Some setigerous structures are modified into specialized sensory receptors or defensive mechanisms.
- Setigerous annelids employ their setae to anchor themselves to substrates, enabling them to navigate complex habitats.
- The setiger of nereid polychaetes is characterized by biramous parapodia with numerous setae.
- The setigerous segments of earthworms contribute to their ability to burrow and move through soil.
- The specialized setigerous region of certain leech species serves as an attachment organ during blood-feeding.
FAQs About the word setiger
An annelid having setae; a chaetopod.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Setigerous larva possess a prominent band of setae adorning their bodies.
The dorsal surface of the setiger bears numerous uncini, aiding in locomotion.
Polychaetes exhibit a remarkable diversity in the shape and distribution of setae on their setiger.
In aquatic environments, the setigerous appendages of polychaetes provide efficient propulsion through water.
