Term Name: utricle
Synonyms: utriculus
Definition: Otolith organ comprised of the macula utricle and lapillus. The lagena is part of the pars superior. The utricle functions in the detection of movement.
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000700]

Relationships
is part of: otolith organ pars superior ear
has parts: lapillus macula utricle
is a type of: multi-tissue structure

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