Definition of setose in English:
setose
adjective ˈsiːtəʊzˈsiːtəʊsˈsētōs
Zoology Bearing bristles or setae; bristly.
each segment has a white setose patch under its distal end
Example sentencesExamples
- With its finely setose appendages, G. tigrinus may be capable of suspension-feeding, as has been reported for other nontubicolous amphipods.
- From a subset of each group the Dufour's gland and later setose membrane were dissected by removing the sting apparatus with blunt forceps.
- The antennae are setose, the legs slender, with cerci that are usually rather short.
- A setose lobster has distinct hairs on the swimmerets under its tails, indicating breeding condition.
Origin
Mid 17th century: from Latin seta 'bristle' + -ose1.