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vomeronasal organ

Jacobson's organ

An organ thought to supplement the olfactory system in receiving pheromonic communication. The sensory part of the organ is in two long, thin sacs, situated on either side of the nasal septum at its base.

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Typ Organ
Körpersystem Respiratory
Übergeordnete Struktur sense organ
Lateinischer Name Jacobson's organ
FMA ID 77280

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vomeronasal organ?

An organ thought to supplement the olfactory system in receiving pheromonic communication. The sensory part of the organ is in two long, thin sacs, situated on either side of the nasal septum at its base.

What body system is the vomeronasal organ part of?

The vomeronasal organ is part of the Respiratory.

What is the Latin name for the vomeronasal organ?

The Latin name for the vomeronasal organ is Jacobson's organ.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:77280 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002255 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikidata — Q336484 Structured knowledge base cross-reference
  4. Wikipedia — vomeronasal organ Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.