Sensilla trichodea
- Pronunciation
- /sen-sill-uh trih-koh-dee-ah/
- Category
- Anatomy
- Singular
- Sensillum trichodeum
- Plural
- Sensilla trichodea
Definition
Hair-like sensilla innervated by one to several neurons, which can be mechanosensitive, dually mechano- and contact chemosensitive, olfactory, or thermosensitive.
Etymology
From Greek 'trichos', meaning 'hair'.
Example
Sensilla trichodea are found on the antennae of many insects, where they detect tactile stimuli.
Related Terms
- Sensory hairs
- Chemoreceptors
- Mechanoreceptors
Usage Notes
Sensilla trichodea are often found in clusters and can vary greatly in size and shape.