trichobothrium
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Etymology
[edit]Noun
[edit]trichobothrium (plural trichobothria)
- An elongate external seta, present in many arachnids and various orders of insects, including Hemiptera and Thysanoptera. They function in the detection of airborne vibrations and air currents, including near-field sounds of central importance to their hearing and communication.