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Johnston's organ
[ jon-stuhnz ]
noun
, Entomology.
- a sense organ in the second segment of the antenna of an insect, sensitive to movements of the antenna's flagellum, as when the insect is in flight.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Johnston's organ1
Named after Christopher Johnston (died 1891), American physician
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