obsolete small basiconic sensillum [FBbt_00005186]

The smallest subtype of basiconic sensilla. It measures around 9 micrometers in length and around 1.7 micrometers in width at the base. It shows slight tapering towards the tip. The cuticular wall is 100-200nm thick and contains pores or around 40nm wide. Except for the base, the pores are arranged in longitudinal rows, with 80nm between pores and 200nm between parallel rows. It is innervated by two sensory neurons. Small basiconic sensillum are found in the antennal segment 3.
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obsolete small basiconic sensillum

ID: FBbt_00005186

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The smallest subtype of basiconic sensilla. It measures around 9 micrometers in length and around 1.7 micrometers in width at the base. It shows slight tapering towards the tip. The cuticular wall is 100-200nm thick and contains pores or around 40nm wide. Except for the base, the pores are arranged in longitudinal rows, with 80nm between pores and 200nm between parallel rows. It is innervated by two sensory neurons. Small basiconic sensillum are found in the antennal segment 3.

Obsoleted as these only seem to be described in the antenna, making this equivalent to FBbt:00004176 'small basiconic sensillum of antennal segment 3'

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## Alternative Names
Synonym Scope Reference
short s. basiconica exact synonym Shanbhag et al., 2001
short sensilla basiconica exact synonym Shanbhag et al., 2001
small sensillum basiconicum exact synonym