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Fields of Study > animal science > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > animal organs > sense organs > ears > inner ear > otoliths
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal science > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > animal organs > sense organs > ears > inner ear > otoliths
Fields of Study > animal science > zoology > animal anatomy > animal organs > sense organs > ears > inner ear > otoliths
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal science > zoology > animal anatomy > animal organs > sense organs > ears > inner ear > otoliths
Fields of Study > mathematics and statistics > animal anatomy > animal organs > sense organs > ears > inner ear > otoliths
Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > research methods > experimental design > mathematics and statistics > animal anatomy > animal organs > sense organs > ears > inner ear > otoliths
Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > experimental design > mathematics and statistics > animal anatomy > animal organs > sense organs > ears > inner ear > otoliths
Fields of Study > animal science > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > nervous system > sensory system > sense organs > ears > inner ear > otoliths
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal science > anatomy and morphology > animal anatomy > nervous system > sensory system > sense organs > ears > inner ear > otoliths
Fields of Study > animal science > zoology > animal anatomy > nervous system > sensory system > sense organs > ears > inner ear > otoliths
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal science > zoology > animal anatomy > nervous system > sensory system > sense organs > ears > inner ear > otoliths
Fields of Study > mathematics and statistics > animal anatomy > nervous system > sensory system > sense organs > ears > inner ear > otoliths
Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > research methods > experimental design > mathematics and statistics > animal anatomy > nervous system > sensory system > sense organs > ears > inner ear > otoliths
Research, Technology, Methods > research > animal research > experimental design > mathematics and statistics > animal anatomy > nervous system > sensory system > sense organs > ears > inner ear > otoliths
Preferred Term:

otoliths

Definition:
Structures of the inner ear which function in orientation and equilibrium sensing of vertebrates. Otoliths contain calcium concretions useful for species identification and age determination of fish, and provide information about their life history and ecology.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt-core
Broader Concept:
inner ear
Entry Terms:
  • statoconia
  • otolithic membrane
  • otoconia
  • otolites
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/191711
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