Setaceous (Adjective)
Meaning
Having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.; "a horse with a short bristly mane"; "bristly shrubs"; "burred fruits"; "setaceous whiskers".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The porcupine's setaceous quills were an effective defense mechanism against predators.
- The bristly, setaceous leaves of the cactus plant made it difficult to handle.
- The caterpillar's setaceous body was covered in fine, hair-like projections that deterred predators.
- The botanist carefully handled the setaceous seed pods, careful not to get poked by the sharp spines.
- The insect's setaceous antennae were extremely sensitive to vibrations in the air.