Uniporous sensilla

Definition

Sensory structures on insect appendages that possess a single pore, typically found in gustatory sensilla.

Etymology

From Latin 'uni-', meaning 'one', and 'porus', meaning 'pore'.

Example

Uniporous sensilla on the antennae of mosquitoes are involved in detecting tastes, including those from potential food sources.

Related Terms

• Aporous sensilla
• Chemoreceptors
• Gustation

Usage Notes

Uniporous sensilla are often associated with gustatory function and are found in various insect orders.