lithocyst
n.
Sample Sentences
- The lithocyst is a specialized organ found in certain marine invertebrates that aids in balance and orientation.
- In the study of cephalopods, the function of the lithocyst is crucial for understanding their navigational abilities.
- Researchers discovered that the lithocyst in some species of jellyfish contains calcium carbonate crystals.
- The lithocyst helps the organism detect changes in position relative to gravity, playing a vital role in its movement.
- Observations of the lithocyst structure have provided insights into the evolutionary adaptations of aquatic creatures.
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