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.

Type Nerve
Système corporel Integumentary
Structure parente head external integument structure
Nom latin barbels

Sous-structures

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

Questions fréquentes

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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