aMe3 [FBbt_00053485]

Adult unilateral visual projection neuron that receives input in the accessory medulla, with several extensions into the medulla, particularly layer M1, where it spans around 40 columns with a tangential arbor (Nern et al., 2025). Its main output site is the posterior lateral protocerebrum (Dorkenwald et al., 2024; Schlegel et al., 2024). There is one of these cells per hemisphere (Nern et al., 2025).

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aMe3

ID: FBbt_00053485

Adult Nervous system Neuron Visual system

Found in 3 EM datasets and identified at light level by Nern et al. (2025).

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## Classification

Relationships

bearer of: unilateral
capable_of_part_of: circadian rhythm
receives synaptic input in region: accessory medulla, medulla layer M1
sends synaptic output to region: posterior lateral protocerebrum

Alternative Names

Synonym	Scope	Reference
aMe3	exact synonym	Berg et al., 2025
aMe3	exact synonym	Nern et al., 2025
aMe3	exact synonym	Schlegel et al., 2024
aMe3	exact synonym	Bates et al., 2025
aMe3	exact synonym

List all available images of aMe3 (9 total)

Thumbnail	Name	Tags
	aMe3	Nervous_system, Neuron, Visual_system, Adult
	aMe3	Nervous_system, Neuron, Visual_system, Adult
	aMe3_L (MaleCNS:13984)	Nervous_system, Glutamatergic, Adult, Visual_system
	aMe3_R (MaleCNS:14207)	Nervous_system, Glutamatergic, Adult, Visual_system
	aMe3_R (MaleCNS:14207)	Nervous_system, Glutamatergic, Adult, Visual_system