What does statolith mean?
Statolith means (anatomy, medicine) Synonym of otolith..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(anatomy, medicine) Synonym of otolith..
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.
Use statolith when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Statolith means (anatomy, medicine) Synonym of otolith..
Common synonyms include otolith.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The statolith is either acquired from the animal's surroundings or secreted by the epithelial cells of the statocyst.
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