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