What does seta mean?
A seta is a bristle or hair, especially one that is stiff and pointed, often used for sensory purposes. In botany, a seta is the stalk of a spore-bearing organ, such as a sporangium.
Example
"The setae on the caterpillar's body helped it to detect vibrations in the air."
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