antennal basiconic sensillum ab6 [FBbt_00067060]

Small antennal basiconic sensillum innervated by the dendrites of two olfactory receptor neurons, expressing Or13a and Or46aB (Couto et al., 2005; Grabe et al., 2016; Benton et al., 2025). There are more of these sensilla in females than males (Grabe et al, 2016).

antennal basiconic sensillum ab6

ID: FBbt_00067060

Adult Nervous system Olfactory system Sense organ

Small antennal basiconic sensillum innervated by the dendrites of two olfactory receptor neurons, expressing Or13a and Or46aB (Couto et al., 2005; Grabe et al., 2016; Benton et al., 2025). There are more of these sensilla in females than males (Grabe et al, 2016).

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## Classification

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
antennal intermediate sensillum ai1 exact synonym Galizia et al., 2010

Neurons with some part in antennal basiconic sensillum ab6 (2 total)

Thumbnail Name Tags
ORN_DC2 Adult, Nervous_system, Olfactory_system, Sensory_neuron
ORN_VA7m Adult, Nervous_system, Olfactory_system, Sensory_neuron

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