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Definition

noun, plural: cuticular mechanoreceptors

Any of the sensory receptors located in the superficial integument for mechanoreception.

Supplement

The cuticular mechanoreceptors can be classified into two major types:

• hairlike projections from the cuticle
• campaniform sensilla

Also called:

• cuticular receptor

Compare with other mechanoreceptors:

• chordotonal mechanoreceptor
• stretch mechanoreceptor

See also:

• mechanoreceptor