Trichobothrium

Trichobothrium are hair-like structures attached to the exoskeleton of arachnids and some insects. Trichobothria are not tapered towards the tip and the base is connected to a flexible membrane. Nerves attached to the base of the trichobothria allow the invertebrate to detect vibrations or air currents, such as those create by moving prey, that move the hairs.

Related terms

• Urticating hairs

Related groups of terms

• Invertebrate body structure

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