scolopale cell [FBbt_00005219]

Cell that surrounds the distal tip of the scolopidial neuron dendrite. It secretes a cylindrical structure around the dendrite, known as a scolopale rod, that is juxtaposed to the apical, extracellular tube (or cap) also secreted by the scolopale cell.

scolopale cell

ID: FBbt_00005219

Cell Mechanosensory system

Cell that surrounds the distal tip of the scolopidial neuron dendrite. It secretes a cylindrical structure around the dendrite, known as a scolopale rod, that is juxtaposed to the apical, extracellular tube (or cap) also secreted by the scolopale cell.

Scolopale cell (CL:0000382) and scolopidial sheath cell appear to be synonymous.

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## Classification

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Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
scolopidial sheath cell exact synonym Ferris, 1950

Subclasses of scolopale cell (1 total)

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femoral chordotonal organ scolopale cell Adult, Cell, Mechanosensory_system

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Expression patterns overlapping scolopale cell (2 total)

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P{PTT-GA}CAP[CA06924] expression pattern Expression_pattern
P{lacW}B1-3-51 expression pattern Expression_pattern

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