aMe8 [FBbt_00053491]

Adult unilateral visual projection neuron that receives input in around 30-40 columns of lobula layer 6 as well as having some pre- and post-synapses in the accessory medulla (Nern et al., 2025). In the central brain, it has pre- and post-synapses in the posterior lateral protocerebrum (Dorkenwald et al., 2024; Schlegel et al., 2024; Nern et al., 2025). It is predicted to be cholinergic (Eckstein et al., 2024; Nern et al., 2025). There are around 2 of these cells per hemisphere (Nern et al., 2025).

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aMe8

ID: FBbt_00053491

Adult Cholinergic Nervous system Visual system

Found in 3 EM datasets and identified at light level by Nern et al. (2025).

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## Classification

Relationships

bearer of: unilateral
capable_of_part_of: circadian rhythm
receives synaptic input in region: accessory medulla, lobula layer 6, posterior lateral protocerebrum
sends synaptic output to region: accessory medulla, posterior lateral protocerebrum

Alternative Names

Synonym	Scope	Reference
aMe8	exact synonym	Schlegel et al., 2024
aMe8	exact synonym	Berg et al., 2025
aMe8	exact synonym	Bates et al., 2025
aMe8	exact synonym	Nern et al., 2025
aMe8	exact synonym

List all available images of aMe8 (12 total)

Thumbnail	Name	Tags
	aMe8	Nervous_system, Visual_system, Adult, Cholinergic
	aMe8_L (MaleCNS:16179)	Nervous_system, Visual_system, Adult, Cholinergic
	aMe8_L (MaleCNS:519323)	Nervous_system, Visual_system, Serotonergic, Adult, Cholinergic
	aMe8_R (MaleCNS:16064)	Nervous_system, Visual_system, Adult, Cholinergic
	aMe8_R (MaleCNS:16866)	Nervous_system, Visual_system, Adult, Cholinergic