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rhinophore — Definition

rinofor / rhinophore
Rinofor is an anatomical structure, which helps the function of getting odors, located immediately on the nasal holes. It is often found in some unstable creatures such as sea slumph beetles and contains chemical receptors. This structure leads the behavior of the animal such as finding nutrients or noticeing the danger by detecting odor molecules in the environment. Rinofor is considered as a sensory organ and is not directly associated with breathing.
Turkish
🇹🇷 rinofor
English
🇬🇧 rhinophore
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❓ What is rinofor?
rinofor; rinofor is an anatomical structure, which helps the function of getting odors, located immediately on the nasal holes. It is often found in some unstable creatures such as sea slumph beetles and contains chemical receptors. This structure leads the behavior of the animal such as finding nutrients or noticeing the danger by detecting odor molecules in the environment. Rinofor is considered as a sensory organ and is not directly associated with breathing.
❓ What is rhinophore in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "rhinophore" is rinofor.
❓ Which medical field is rinofor related to?
This term belongs to the Anatomy category.