large anterior vibrissal bristle [FBbt_00052782]

Large vibrissal bristle with a relatively anterior position within the vibrissae, directly below the antenna. There are usually 2-4 of these on each side.

large anterior vibrissal bristle

ID: FBbt_00052782

Adult Mechanosensory system Nervous system Sense organ

Large vibrissal bristle with a relatively anterior position within the vibrissae, directly below the antenna. There are usually 2-4 of these on each side.

Especially in other species, these are sometimes specifically referred to as vibrissae, though melanogaster papers tend to refer to the full line of gena bristles as vibrissae.

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## Classification

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
vibrissa related synonym 34641736
vibrissal bristle related synonym
vibrissae (large) related synonym Haynie and Bryant, 1986