utricle

utricle englannista suomeksi

1. soikea rakkula

0. Substantiivi

utricle englanniksi

1. A small cell, sac, or bladder-like protuberance in an animal or plant:

2. The larger of the two fluid-filled cavities forming part of the (w) in the vertebrate ear (the other being the saccule) and into which the canals open. It contains cells and otoliths which send signals to the brain concerning the orientation of the head.

3. (clip of)

4. A dry indehiscent one-seeded fruit with thin membranous pericarp, similar to an achene and found in the beet and dock plants.