Sensilla placodea
- Pronunciation
- /sen-sill-uh plah-ko-dee-ah/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Sensillum placodeum
- Plural
- Sensilla placodea
Definition
Plate-like sensilla innervated by several to many neurons. They are positioned level with, slightly raised above, or depressed below the surface cuticle, and are olfactory.
Etymology
From Greek 'placodes' meaning 'flat plate'.
Example
Sensilla placodea are found on the antennae of many insects and are used to detect odors.
Related Terms
- Olfaction
- Antennae
Usage Notes
Sensilla placodea are often associated with chemoreception.