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. [ AAO:EJS ]
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provenance notes
This class was sourced from an external ontology (amphibian_anatomy). Its definitions, naming conventions and relationships may need to be checked for compatibility with uberon
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Subclass of:
- organ
- ectoderm-derived structure
- capable of some detection of mechanical stimulus
- part of some lateral line system