sensillum
/sɛnˈsɪləm
/noun (plural sensilla /sɛnˈsɪlə/) 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.The sensory cells are organized into five external fields of campaniform sensilla and one internal chordotonal organ....
- Within each pit are 60 to 70 sensors called sensilla in insects.
- It is hard to imagine a clearer, simpler demonstration of how important thermal sensilla are to the insects' feeding routine.
Origin
Early 20th century: modern Latin, diminutive of Latin sensus 'sense'.