trichogen cell

Term ID

CL:0000374

Synonyms

• hair cell

Definition

An epidermal cell that is part of a cell cluster organ of the insect integument (such as a sensillum) and that secretes a cuticular specialization, often in the form of a hair, bristle, peg or scale. The base of this specialization is often surrounded by a socket produced by a closely associated tormogen cell. 978-0801481253

References

• BTO:0004744
• FBbt:00005169

Ontology

Cell Ontology