Setal map
- Pronunciation
- /SEE-tal map/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Setal map
- Plural
- Setal maps
Definition
A diagrammatic representation of the arrangement and distribution of setae (bristles) on an insect's body.
Etymology
From Latin 'seta', meaning 'bristle', and English 'map'.
Example
A setal map can help identify the specific location of sensory bristles used for locomotion or sensing environmental stimuli.
Related Terms
- Setae
- Bristles
- Sensory appendages