| Name: | lagena |
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| 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. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000374] |
| Name: | otic sensory epithelium |
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| Definition: | Is an otic epithelium that is a neuroepithelium which is pseudostratified and senses sound. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0007070] |