pit organ

Mechanoreceptive organ of the lateral line, smaller than neuromasts, they are located on the surface of the epidermis. These receptors receive afferent and efferent innervation.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure organ

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What is the pit organ?

Mechanoreceptive organ of the lateral line, smaller than neuromasts, they are located on the surface of the epidermis. These receptors receive afferent and efferent innervation.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:3010007 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  2. Wikipedia — pit organ Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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