antennal basiconic sensillum ab4 [FBbt_00067004]
Antennal basiconic sensillum innervated by the dendrites of two olfactory receptor neurons, expressing Or56a and Or7a (Couto et al., 2005; Gonzales et al., 2021). It is about the same length as the large ab sensilla, but more slender, and has longitudinal rows of pores like those found in the small ab sensilla (Shanbhag et al., 1999).
antennal basiconic sensillum ab4
ID: FBbt_00067004
Adult Nervous system Sense organ
Antennal basiconic sensillum innervated by the dendrites of two olfactory receptor neurons, expressing Or56a and Or7a (Couto et al., 2005; Gonzales et al., 2021). It is about the same length as the large ab sensilla, but more slender, and has longitudinal rows of pores like those found in the small ab sensilla (Shanbhag et al., 1999).
This is the only type of 'thin' basiconic sensillum listed in Benton et al. (2025) comprehensive analysis.
Open in VFB 3D Browser →Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| thin basiconic sensillum of antennal segment 3 | exact synonym | |
| antennal basiconic sensillum TB-2 | exact synonym | Shanbhag et al., 1999 |
Neurons with some part in antennal basiconic sensillum ab4 (2 total)
| Thumbnail | Name | Tags |
|---|---|---|
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ORN_DA2 | Adult, Nervous_system, Olfactory_system, Peptidergic, Sensory_neuron |
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ORN_DL5 | Adult, Nervous_system, Olfactory_system, Sensory_neuron |
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