Johnston-Organ — Johnston Organ, Schallsinnesorgan verschiedener Insektengruppen; enthält als Rezeptoren mehrere ⇒ Scolopidien, die bei Mücken am Gelenk zwischen Antennengeißel und 2. Antennenglied liegen; dient u.a. der Geschlechterfindung. Das J. ist ein… … Deutsch wörterbuch der biologie
Johnston's organ — The Johnson s organ can be seen in Drosophila. It consists of a sail like flagellum which rotates in a structure called the funiculus. This movement causes mechanical movement on the surrounding hairs resulting in a nervous signal propagating.… … Wikipedia
johnston's organ — ˈjän(t)stənz noun Usage: usually capitalized J Etymology: after Christopher Johnston died 1891 American physician : a sense organ in the second antennal segment of insects that responds to movements of the antennal flagellum and serves as a… … Useful english dictionary
organ of Johnston — see Johnston s organ … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
Johnston's organ — /jon steuhnz/, Entomol. a sense organ in the second segment of the antenna of an insect, sensitive to movements of the antenna s flagellum, as when the insect is in flight. [named after Christopher Johnston (d. 1891), American physician] * * * … Universalium
organ of johnston — Usage: usually capitalized J : johnston s organ … Useful english dictionary
Johnston's organ — (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) A chordotonal organ located in the second segment of the antenna and functioning in sound perception, flight speed indicator or water wave perception … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
Johnston's organ — noun A collection of sensory cells found in the pedicel of the antennae in the class Insecta … Wiktionary
Metronome (artists' and writers' organ) — Metronome is an artists and writers organ[clarification needed] founded in 1996 by Clémentine Deliss. It acts as alternative art publishing, because it has not a fixed editorial team and a fixed location. Its activity started with the publication … Wikipedia
Daniel Johnston — For the petroleum industry consultant, see Daniel Johnston (consultant). Daniel Johnston Johnston in December 2006 Background information Birth name … Wikipedia
