otocyst
Americannoun
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another name for statocyst
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the embryonic structure in vertebrates that develops into the inner ear in the adult
Other Word Forms
- otocystic adjective
Etymology
Origin of otocyst
Example Sentences
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Accordingly the difference is one of position of the otocyst and not of its nerve-supply.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" by Various
The otocyst or auditory organ is unique amongst craniate vertebrates in regard to the semicircular canals.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" by Various
Neither of these pairs of nerves seems connected with an otocyst.
From Journal of Entomology and Zoology Volume 11, Number 4, December 1919 by Alexander, Charles P.
Otolith: a little ear-bone: granules or concretions found in an otocyst.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
P, Pedal ganglion with otocyst attached. p, Pedal nerve.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 5 "Gassendi, Pierre" to "Geocentric" by Various
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