distance receptor


distance receptor

An obsolete term that formerly dignified a sense organ responsive to stimuli (light, sound, smell) that are not in direct contact with the body.

distance receptor

A sense organ that responds to stimuli arising some distance from the body, such as the eye, ear, or nose. Synonym: teleceptorSee also: receptor

distance receptor

a RECEPTOR that detects stimuli from an animal's environment and thus allows the animal to orientate with respect to the stimuli.