mormyromast organ

mormyromast

An innervated group of cells in a round capsule at the end of a jelly-filled tube opening to the skin surface of Gymnarchidae and Mormyridae.

Type Organ
Parent Structure electroreceptor organ
Latin Name mormyromast

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the mormyromast organ?
An innervated group of cells in a round capsule at the end of a jelly-filled tube opening to the skin surface of Gymnarchidae and Mormyridae.
What is the Latin name for the mormyromast organ?
The Latin name for the mormyromast organ is mormyromast.

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