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Diptera setae are bristles present throughout the body and function as mechanoreceptors. Crustaceans have mechano- and chemosensory setae. [3] Setae are especially present on the mouthparts of crustaceans [3] and can also be found on grooming limbs. [4] In some cases, setae are modified into scale like structures. [4]
The main body consists of repeating segments called chaetigers, each with a pair of parapodia containing setae, the function of which varies depending on where on the body the chaetiger is located. The body of D. claparedii may have between 35 and 150 chaetigers, and those near the posterior and anterior ends have hook-like setae to assist with ...
Most chalcidoids also have a pair of sensory cerci, typically situated on Mt8. The cerci may be setose, finger-like projections or as low plate-like structures that bear several prominent setae (cercal bristles).The metasomal spiracles are consistently located on Mt7 when present; they can be valuable pointers for ascertaining the number of terga.
Filter feeding crustaceans have setae on modified appendages that act as filters. Filter feeding may have developed in association with swimming, with early morphological adaptations occurring on the appendages of the body trunk. Subsequent adaptations appear to have favored forward filtering appendages.
Preening brush: a dense cluster of setae near the ventral tip of the posterior metatarsi; called a preening comb when present as a transverse row of setae. [22] Procurved: Used to describe a structure which is curved in such a way that the outer edges are in front of the central part; [22] opposite recurved
Trichobothria (singular trichobothrium) are elongate setae ("hairs") present in arachnids, various orders of insects, and myriapods that function in the detection of airborne vibrations and currents, and electrical charge. [1] In 1883, Friedrich Dahl observed that they were deflected by the sound waves from a violin and labelled them 'hearing ...
Insect blood or haemolymph's main function is that of transport and it bathes the insect's body organs. Making up usually less than 25% of an insect's body weight, it transports hormones, nutrients and wastes and has a role in, osmoregulation, temperature control, immunity, storage (water, carbohydrates and fats) and skeletal function. It also ...
Nereis is a genus of polychaete worms in the family Nereididae.It comprises many species, most of which are marine. Nereis possess setae and parapodia for locomotion and gas exchange. [1]