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statolith

Pronunciation: /ˈstatəʊlɪθ/
Definition of statolith

noun

Zoology
  • a calcareous particle in the statocysts of invertebrates, which stimulates sensory receptors in response to gravity, so enabling balance and orientation.
  • another term for otolith.

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