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statolith
A sand grain or a calcium carbonate granule or other hard secreted substance, found in the cavity of a statocyst. Under the influence of gravity, a statolith makes contact with the lining of the cavity, thereby stimulating sensory cells that line it.
- ส่วนหนึ่งของคำพูด: noun
- อุตสาหกรรม/ขอบเขต: Natural environment
- Category: Coral reefs
- Organization: NOAA
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