| 31. | It belongs to the group of species that have comb-like setae.
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| 32. | The long setae covering the legs and palps are dark red-brown.
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| 33. | It is characterised by possessing a long biannulate peristomium and fibrillated capillary setae.
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| 34. | Setae in oligochaetes ( a group including earthworms ) are largely composed of chitin.
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| 35. | The legs are not well adapted for swimming, and lack long swimming setae.
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| 36. | The setae start to develop spikes, usually two or more at this stage.
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| 37. | They have two minute setae in place of a colulus, and thick legs.
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| 38. | There are also a number of propodeal setae.
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| 39. | The girdle is covered in coarse hair-like bristles or " setae ".
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| 40. | By midsummer the capsules often decay, and the setae break from the moss.
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