What is the role of the antennae in insects?

1 Answer
Mar 11, 2018

The antennae of insects are extremely sensitive receptors called olfactory receptors.

Explanation:

The receptors receive stimuli from their surroundings, helping them detect molecules and navigate within the environment within are in. The antennae of insects can also be called its "feelers" and it functions include, but are not limited to, sensing heat, sound, smell and touch.

The link below goes into detail on the structure of insect's antennae

https://genent.cals.ncsu.edu/bug-bytes/head/antennae/