Trichobothrium
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Trichobothrium is a noun meaning An elongate external seta, present in many arachnids and various orders of insects, including Hemiptera and Thysanoptera. They function in the detection of airborne vibrations and air currents, including near-field sounds of central importance to their hearing and communication.
Meaning
An elongate external seta, present in many arachnids and various orders of insects, including Hemiptera and Thysanoptera. They function in the detection of airborne vibrations and air currents, including near-field sounds of central importance to their hearing and communication.
Word Forms
- trichobothria
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trichocerid, terebra, thyridium, strigilis, bristle-tail, bristletail.
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