chordotonal

[ kawr-duh-tohn-l ]

adjective

1. (of an insect) responsive to sound vibrations, as certain organs or parts.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chordotonal¹

First recorded in 1885–90; chord ¹ + -o- + tonal

Example Sentences

The chordotonal organs, present in the joints of the limbs, provide neuronal signals that allow the animal to sense its position or posture—and thus might mediate feedback of a range of behaviors onto the endogenous biological clock.

From Science Magazine

In flies, the mechanosensory chordotonal organs help to coordinate the effects of temperature on circadian cycles.

From Science Magazine

The chordotonal organs, which have similarities to the mammalian ear, were also required for sensation of a vibration stimulus and its effects on the endogenous brain clock.

From Science Magazine

These consist of fine rods suspended between two points of the cuticle, and connected with nerve-fibres; they are known as chordotonal organs.

From Project Gutenberg

Chordotonal: responsive to vibrations; applied to the ear-like structures in Orthoptera,.

From Project Gutenberg