Term Name:
pit organ
Synonyms:
Definition:
Mechanoreceptive organ of the lateral line, smaller than neuromasts, they are located on the surface of the epidermis. These receptors receive afferent and efferent innervation.
Ontology:
[UBERON:3010007]
Relationships
is part of:
lateral line system
is a type of:
ectoderm-derived structure
organ