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Statocyst

UK
/ˈsteɪtəʊsɪst/
US
/ˈsteɪtəˌsɪst/
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Translation statocyst into russian

statocyst
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈsteɪtəʊsɪst/
US
/ˈsteɪtəˌsɪst/
The statocyst is an organ that helps some aquatic animals maintain balance.
Статоцист - это орган, который помогает некоторым водным животным поддерживать равновесие.

Definitions

statocyst
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈsteɪtəʊsɪst/
US
/ˈsteɪtəˌsɪst/
A small organ of balance and orientation in some aquatic invertebrates, consisting of a fluid-filled cavity containing sensory hairs and a statolith.
The jellyfish uses its statocyst to maintain its equilibrium in the water.