Anatomy

Sensilla

Collective name for a group of external MECHANORECEPTORS and CHEMORECEPTORS manifesting as sensory structures in ARTHROPODS. They include cuticular projections (setae, hairs, bristles), pores, and slits.

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Abstract

Collective name for a group of external MECHANORECEPTORS and CHEMORECEPTORS manifesting as sensory structures in ARTHROPODS. They include cuticular projections (setae, hairs, bristles), pores, and slits.

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14 entry terms
  • Antennal Sensilla
  • Antennal Sensillum
  • Sensillum
  • Antennal Sensillas
  • Antennal Sensillums
  • Sensilla, Antennal
  • Sensillas, Antennal
  • Sensillum, Antennal
  • Sensillums, Antennal
  • Olfactory Sensilla
  • Setae
  • Olfactory Sensillas
  • Sensilla, Olfactory
  • Sensillas, Olfactory

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Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2011

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Previous Indexing

  • Sensory Receptor Cells (1964-2010)

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  1. A13.093w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sensilla. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D058618. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D058618
  2. Sensilla. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensillum
  3. Sensilla. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1630183