trichobothria
Definition
noun. sensory hairs found on insects and spiders.
Example Sentence
The spider uses its trichobothria to detect vibrations in the air.
Synonyms
sensory bristles; sensory hairs; sensory filaments
Antonyms
non-sensory hairs; non-sensory bristles
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