scopulate
/ˈskɑpjəˌleɪt/
adjective
- Having a brush-like tuft of hairs or bristles; shaped like a small broom or brush.
- The scopulate hairs on the spider's leg help it grip slippery surfaces.
- Many spiders have scopulate pads on their feet that allow them to climb smooth walls.
- Under the microscope, the scopulate structure of the insect's foot was clearly visible.