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Meaning of setigerous
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setigerous (a.)
Covered with bristles; having or bearing a seta or setae; setiferous; as, setigerous glands; a setigerous segment of an annelid; specifically (Bot.), tipped with a bristle.
setigerous Sentence Examples
- The setigerous segments of the earthworm facilitate locomotion and adhesion.
- The setigerous legs of the millipede enable it to grip surfaces and move quickly.
- The setigerous brushes on the appendages of barnacles aid in filtering and feeding.
- The setigerous spines on the dorsal surface of certain sea urchins provide protection from predators.
- The setigerous setae on the antennae of moths help them detect scents and locate mates.
- The setigerous hairs on the leaves of carnivorous plants trap and digest prey.
- The setigerous scales on the wings of butterflies and moths contribute to their flight and iridescent colors.
- The setigerous cilia lining the respiratory tract help remove foreign particles and mucus.
- The setigerous rods in the testes of amphibians play a role in spermatogenesis.
- The setigerous papillae on the skin of certain mammals facilitate thermoregulation and sensory perception.
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Covered with bristles; having or bearing a seta or setae; setiferous; as, setigerous glands; a setigerous segment of an annelid; specifically (Bot.), tipped wit
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The setigerous segments of the earthworm facilitate locomotion and adhesion.
The setigerous legs of the millipede enable it to grip surfaces and move quickly.
The setigerous brushes on the appendages of barnacles aid in filtering and feeding.
The setigerous spines on the dorsal surface of certain sea urchins provide protection from predators.
