Zoology 10th Edition by Stephen Miller,John Harley

Exercise 1

Baroreceptors detect changes in pressure. Chemoreceptors respond to chemicals. Georeceptors respond to the force of gravity. Hygroreceptors detect the water content of air. Phonoreceptors respond to sound. Photoreceptors are sensitive to light. Proprioceptors respond to mechanically induced changes. Tactile receptors detect mechanical changes in the environment. Thermoreceptors respond to temperature changes.
What is one advantage of an insect, such as a housefly, having taste receptors on its feet? Explain.