setigerous

[ si-tij-er-uhs ]

/ sɪˈtɪdʒ ər əs /

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adjective

having setae or bristles.

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Also se·tif·er·ous

[si-tif-er-uhs]. /sɪˈtɪf ər əs/.

Origin of setigerous

1650–60; <Latin sētiger bristle-bearing + -ous; see seti-, -gerous

When the setigerous joint is larger than the preceding one, and globose.
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. IV (of 4)|William Kirby
Differing from the other species here described in having nine setigerous thoracic somites.
Journal of Entomology and Zoology, Vol. 11. No. 1.|Various
First branchia on each side attached to second somite just in front and mesad of the first setigerous tubercle.
Journal of Entomology and Zoology, Vol. 11. No. 1.|Various
The first bifid neuropodial lobes appear on the twenty-first setigerous segment.
Journal of Entomology and Zoology, Vol. 11. No. 1.|Various

A characteristic feature of the species is the presence of ten setigerous thoracic somites.
Journal of Entomology and Zoology, Vol. 11. No. 1.|Various