Temperature dependence and response characteristics of the isolated wing hinge stretch receptor in the locust

A preparation is described by which the wing hinge stretch receptor (SR) of Locusta migratoria is mechanically isolated so that it can be subjected to stretch stimuli while avoiding interference with wing hinge mechanics. Using this approach and sinusoidal stretches of different amplitudes the SR ca...

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Published in:Journal of Comparative Physiology A 1989-01, Vol.165 (2), p.247-242
Main Authors: Pfau, H.K, Koch, U.T, Mohl, B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acrididae
Biochemistry. Physiology. Immunology
Biological and medical sciences
characteristics
flight
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Insecta
Invertebrates
Locusta migratoria
Orthoptera
Physiology. Development
receptors
temperature
wings
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Summary:A preparation is described by which the wing hinge stretch receptor (SR) of Locusta migratoria is mechanically isolated so that it can be subjected to stretch stimuli while avoiding interference with wing hinge mechanics. Using this approach and sinusoidal stretches of different amplitudes the SR can be stimulated up to a definite saturation frequency. The SR is a receptor signalling the momentary position of the sclerites to which it is attached.
ISSN:0340-7594
1432-1351
DOI:10.1007/BF00619199