Sensillum

A sensillum is an arthropod sensory organ. It sticks out from the cuticle of the exoskeleton. It is sometimes found within or under the cuticle. Inside each sensillum there are two to three sensory neurons.^[1]

References

↑ Steinbrecht, Rudolf Alexander (2007-09-28). "Structure and Function of Insect Olfactory Sensilla". In Bock, Gregory R.; Cardew, Gail (eds.). Novartis Foundation Symposia. Ciba Foundation Symposium. Vol. 200. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. pp. 158–183. doi:10.1002/9780470514948.ch13. ISBN 978-0-470-51494-8. PMID 8894297.^{[dead link]}