Chaetosoma

/ˌkiːtəˈsoʊmə/ noun

Definition

A genus of marine bristle worms (polychaetes) characterized by a body bearing numerous bristle-like setae.

Etymology

From Greek 'chaete' (bristle) and 'soma' (body), literally meaning 'bristle-body' or 'a body characterized by bristles.'

Kelly Says

Chaetosoma worms burrow in the seafloor and their countless bristles help them sense vibrations from approaching predators—they're basically living seismic sensors buried in the sand.

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