Hygroreceptor
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hygroreceptor is a noun meaning A structure, in many insects, that detects changes in the moisture content of the environment.
Meaning
A structure, in many insects, that detects changes in the moisture content of the environment.
Word Forms
- hygroreceptors
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hygro-receptor, thermohygroreceptor, hygrotaxis, hygrosensillum, hygrochasy, morphoregulator.
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