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Johnston's organ

[ jon-stuhnz ]

noun

, Entomology.
  1. 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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