Statolith
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Statolith is a noun meaning (anatomy, medicine) Synonym of otolith.
Meaning
(anatomy, medicine) Synonym of otolith.
More Meanings
- A specialized form of amyloplast involved in graviperception by plant roots and most invertebrates.
Example Sentences
The statolith is either acquired from the animal's surroundings or secreted by the epithelial cells of the statocyst.
When the squid (or other cephalopod) accelerates, the statolith is pressed back in its “seat” like a person in a car.
Word Forms
- statoliths
Synonyms for statolith
Depending on context, synonyms include otolith.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include statocyte, stele, phytomorph, zoophytolith, stylopod, archaeplastid.
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