A thin piece of dome-shaped cuticle was found near one of the joints in a cricket leg.When it was removed,the animal could no longer make coordinated movements,but it could still respond to the rapid approach of a predator.This structure is most likely a
A)trichoid sensilla.
B)campaniform sensilla.
C)joint capsule receptor.
D)muscle spindle.

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Campaniform sensilla are sensory organs found in insects, including crickets, that are involved in proprioception, or the sense of body position and movement. They are often located near joints and are sensitive to cuticle deformation, which helps the insect coordinate its movements. When the campaniform sensilla are removed or damaged, the insect would struggle with coordinated movement but could still respond to other stimuli, such as the approach of a predator, through other sensory mechanisms.

A Thin Piece of Dome-Shaped Cuticle Was Found near One