- The
statocyst is a
balance sensory receptor present in some
aquatic invertebrates,
including bivalves, cnidarians, ctenophorans, echinoderms, cephalopods...
-
Statolith may
refer to: A
structure in the
statocyst,
which allows certain invertebrates to
sense gravity and
balance A
structure in the statocyte, cells...
-
burrowing or feeding) in
different classes. The foot
carries a pair of
statocysts,
which act as
balance sensors. In gastropods, it
secretes mucus as a lubricant...
- feet
report no pressure. However, many
malacostracan crustaceans have
statocysts,
which provide the same sort of
information as the
balance and motion...
-
organs of
gastropods (snails and slugs)
include olfactory organs, eyes,
statocysts and mechanoreceptors.
Gastropods have no
sense of hearing. In terrestrial...
- A few
groups have
statocysts - fluid-filled
chambers containing a small,
solid particle or, in a few groups, two.
These statocysts are
thought to function...
- free-swimming
species of
Cubozoa and
Scyphozoa possess balance-sensing
statocysts, and some have
simple eyes. Not all
cnidarians reproduce ****ually, but...
-
water column to feed by starlight. An
internal balancing organ called a
statocyst ensures graceful movement.
Magister armhook squid prey upon both benthic...
- diverticula. The
sensory organs of
gastropods include olfactory organs, eyes,
statocysts and mechanoreceptors.
Gastropods have no hearing. In
terrestrial gastropods...
-
receptors called statocysts can be
found in many
invertebrate groups but are not
contained in the
structure of an
inner ear.
Mollusk statocysts are of a similar...
