The acrostichal spine of the insect provided support for its wings.
acrostichal bristles
Frequency:
70
%
The acrostichal bristles on the fly's body helped it sense its surroundings.
acrostichal setae
Frequency:
60
%
The acrostichal setae on the caterpillar's skin helped it grip onto surfaces.
Idiomatic Expressions for acrostichal
Phrase: acrostichal poem
Meaning: a poem in which the first letter of each line spells out a word or message when read vertically
Usage: She wrote an acrostichal poem for her mother's birthday, with each line spelling out 'I love you'.