Villose

Definition

Covered with long, soft hairs.

Etymology

From Latin 'villosus', meaning 'hairy'.

Example

The villose appearance of certain caterpillars helps protect them from predators.

Synonyms

• Hairy
• Hirsute

Related Terms

• Setae
• Pilose

Usage Notes

Villose is used to describe the surface texture of insects or arachnids that have a covering of soft, hair-like structures.