setaceous
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Spinous-radiate: beset with spines in a circle, either concatenate, united at their bases, or setaceous, like bristles.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
Antennæ setaceous, simple, very slender, full half the length of the body.
From Journal of the Proceedings of the Linnean Society - Vol. 3 Zoology by Various
Bisetose -ous: with two bristle-like or setaceous appendages.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
The nostrils round and bare; the base of the bill has a few weak setaceous hairs.
From Zoological Illustrations, Volume I or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals by Swainson, William
Nostrils basal, oval, open, covered externally with incumbent setaceous feathers.
From Zoological Illustrations, Volume I or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals by Swainson, William
