statocyst|statocysts in English
noun
organ which serves to maintain equilibrium in certain invertebrates (Zoology)
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1. Barricadoed Leatri unveering Donatiaceae statocyst nonpreformed pillar-shaped costers
2. Sense organs of Annelids generally include eyes, taste buds, tactile tentacles, and organs of equilibrium called statocysts
3. The two hemispheres of the Ctenophore body are marked by a mouth, or oral pole, on the underside, and an opposite aboral pole, on which is located the statocyst, a unique sense organ controlling equilibrium
4. Ø Thoracic and abdominal appendages are Biramous Ø First pair of antennae (antennules) are uniramous Ø Respiration through gills Ø Excretion by green glands or antennal glands Ø Sense organs: antennae, statocysts and eyes Ø Eyes are compound Ø Paired gonopores Ø Development usually indirect (direct forms also present)