Chaetifera

/kiːˈtɪfərə/ noun

Definition

A genus of small mollusks or other organisms characterized by having hair-like appendages or setae.

Etymology

From Greek χαίτη (chaitē) meaning hair, and Latin -fera meaning bearing or carrying, literally meaning 'hair-bearing.'

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Organisms classified as having chaetifera features represent a beautiful intersection of taxonomy and description—the scientific names literally describe what you're looking at under a microscope.

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