One of two papers identifying distinct clusters of neurons in the Johnston's organ, a structure from the fruitfly antenna previously associated with courtship song detection, that specifically respond either to continuous deflections of the antenna, as provoked by wind or gravity, or to vibrating stimuli such as sounds. The segregation of different mechanosensation modalities through separate neuronal pathways in one organ is reminiscent of the hearing and vestibular system division of mammals.
- Suzuko Yorozu
- Allan Wong
- David J. Anderson
