Term Name: lagena
Synonyms: lagenas
Definition: Otolith organ comprised of the macula lagena and asteriscus. The lagena is part of the pars inferior. The lagena functions in the detection of sound.
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000374]

Relationships
is part of: otolith organ pars inferior ear
has parts: asteriscus macula lagena
is a type of: multi-tissue structure

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