knob in pit sensillum [FBbt_00002715]

Paired external sensillum situated dorso-laterally on the larval head and consisting of a knob shaped cuticular structure located in a pit and innervated by 3 dendrites - one terminating at its base and the other two extending into the knob. Putative combined mechanoreceptor (Singh and Singh, 1984) and taste sensillum (Singh, 1997).

knob in pit sensillum

ID: FBbt_00002715

Gustatory system Larva Mechanosensory system Nervous system Sense organ

Paired external sensillum situated dorso-laterally on the larval head and consisting of a knob shaped cuticular structure located in a pit and innervated by 3 dendrites - one terminating at its base and the other two extending into the knob. Putative combined mechanoreceptor (Singh and Singh, 1984) and taste sensillum (Singh, 1997).

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KIP exact synonym Singh and Singh, 1984