barbel

barbels

Surface structure which is a tactile structure found in the branchial region. Barbels are covered with epidermis rich in taste buds, and are innervated by branches of the cranial nerves.

Tipo Nerve
Sistema corporal Integumentary
Estructura principal head external integument structure
Nombre latino barbels

Subestructuras

rictal barbel Organ maxillary barbel Organ mental barbel Organ nasal barbel Organ

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the barbel?
Surface structure which is a tactile structure found in the branchial region. Barbels are covered with epidermis rich in taste buds, and are innervated by branches of the cranial nerves.
What body system is the barbel part of?
The barbel is part of the Integumentary.
What is the Latin name for the barbel?
The Latin name for the barbel is barbels.

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