Otocyst
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Otocyst is a noun meaning (invertebrate zoology) An organ involved in balance and orientation.
Meaning
(invertebrate zoology) An organ involved in balance and orientation.
More Meanings
- (vertebrate embryology) The precursor of the inner ear.
Example Sentences
If the otocysts were removed from these animals, they swam normally and no peculiarities were observed in their behavior.
Word Forms
- otocysts
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ommatidium, tentaculocyst, oogenotop, ctenocyst, tocostome, ectocyst.
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