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What does setae mean?

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  1. plural of seta
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Forelius sp. 1 is apparently an undescribed species, distinguishable from Forelius maccooki by the lack of erect setae on the antennal scapes.
Ice worms propel themselves using setae, extremely small bristles that protrude from the sides of their bodies.
Insect adhesive organs are either smooth and deformable cuticle pads or fields of adhesive setae.
All cells in the colony are heteropolar, and all setae are directed toward one end of the chain.
Branchiopod characters include endites with setae turned backwards, the elongation of the telson, and its fluke-shaped rami.
These are distinguished from nonreproductive adults by the presence of natatory setae and an enlarged medial region for gamete storage.

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