chaeta
Americannoun
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Origin of chaeta
< New Latin < Greek chaítē long hair
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The chitinous chaetae have their origin in special ectodermal pits, at the base of which is one large cell which is thought to secrete the chaeta, as in Chaetopods.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" by Various
A significant difference between leeches and other annelids is the development of suckers at the anterior and posterior ends and a lack of chaetae.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
The chaetae are a defining character of annelids.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013
The presence of chitinous hairs called chaetae is characteristic of most members.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013
Chitinous hairlike extensions, anchored in the skin and projecting from the cuticle, called chaetae, are present in every segment in most groups.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013
By this time the eyes have disappeared, the four bundles of chaetae have dropped off, and the lophophore has begun to appear as an outgrowth of the dorsal mantle lobe.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" by Various
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