释义 |
mi·cro·chae·ta I. \ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈkēd.ə\ noun Usage: capitalized Etymology: New Latin, from micr- + -chaeta : a genus of earthworms of which one southern African form (M. rappi) reaches a length of five feet II. noun (plural microchae·tae \-ēd.(ˌ)ē\) Etymology: New Latin, from micr- + chaeta : a small bristle on the body of some insects (as many two-winged flies) — distinguished from macrochaeta |