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单词 sensillum
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Definition of sensillum in English:

sensillum

nounPlural sensilla sɛnˈsɪləmsenˈsiləm
Zoology
  • (in arthropods and some other invertebrates) a simple sensory receptor consisting of a modified cell or small group of cells of the cuticle or epidermis, typically hair- or rod-shaped.

    〔动〕(节肢动物等无脊椎动物的)感觉器

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is hard to imagine a clearer, simpler demonstration of how important thermal sensilla are to the insects' feeding routine.
    • Within each pit are 60 to 70 sensors called sensilla in insects.
    • The sensory cells are organized into five external fields of campaniform sensilla and one internal chordotonal organ.
    • Taken together, the antennae and their sensilla are the insect's window on the external world.
    • Short sensilla on the maxillary and labial palps, serve to recognize pheromone and touch when the male mounts the female.

Origin

Early 20th century: modern Latin, diminutive of Latin sensus 'sense'.

Definition of sensillum in US English:

sensillum

nounsenˈsiləm
Zoology
  • (in arthropods and some other invertebrates) a simple sensory receptor consisting of a modified cell or small group of cells of the cuticle or epidermis, typically hair- or rod-shaped.

    〔动〕(节肢动物等无脊椎动物的)感觉器

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is hard to imagine a clearer, simpler demonstration of how important thermal sensilla are to the insects' feeding routine.
    • The sensory cells are organized into five external fields of campaniform sensilla and one internal chordotonal organ.
    • Taken together, the antennae and their sensilla are the insect's window on the external world.
    • Short sensilla on the maxillary and labial palps, serve to recognize pheromone and touch when the male mounts the female.
    • Within each pit are 60 to 70 sensors called sensilla in insects.

Origin

Early 20th century: modern Latin, diminutive of Latin sensus ‘sense’.

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