- lithocyst
- lith·o·cyst
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lithocyst
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Lithocyst — Lith o*cyst (l[i^]th [ o]*s[i^]st), n. [Litho + cyst.] (Zo[ o]l.) A sac containing small, calcareous concretions (otoliths). They are found in many Medus[ae], and other invertebrates, and are supposed to be auditory organs. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lithocyst — see lithocyte … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
lithocyst — “+ˌ noun Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary lith + cyst 1. : a sac containing lithites that is found in many medusae and other invertebrates and is held to be an auditory organ 2. : a cell that includes a cystolith … Useful english dictionary
lithocyte — n. [Gr. lithos, stone; kytos, container] Cell within a statocyst that contains the movable concretion or statolith; lithocyst … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
lithite — ˈliˌthīt noun ( s) Etymology: lith + ite : a calcareous concretion especially in a tentaculocyst or lithocyst * * * lithˈite noun A calcareous body secreted in an animal cell, esp with a sensory function • • • Main Entry: ↑lith … Useful english dictionary
marginal body — noun or marginal organ also marginal dot : lithocyst … Useful english dictionary
