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.
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.
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’.

单词	sensillum
释义	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. 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. 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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