Term Name: saccule
Synonyms: sacculus
Definition: Otolith organ comprised of the macula saccule and sagitta. The lagena is part of the pars inferior. The saccule functions in the detection of sound and movement.
Appears at: Unknown
Evident until: Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000428]

Relationships
is part of: otolith organ pars inferior ear
has parts: macula saccule sagitta
is a type of: multi-tissue structure

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