statolith

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(thing) by dmd (1.2 d) (print)   (I like it!) Mon Feb 19 2001 at 23:55:32
Anatomical structures that lie within the statocyst cavity. These are generally free particles that react to inertial forces; accordingly, they register gravity and linear movement.

Also known as otoliths in vertebrates.

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