魚類學相關名詞中英對照
名詞 定義 
otolith Calcareous concretions in the ear capsules of bony fishes used for perception of acceleration including gravity. Also called 'ear bones', 'ear stones' or statoliths. These bones frequently show daily, seasonal or annual checks, rings or layers which can be used to determine ages. The lapillus lies in the utricle, the sagitta in the saccule, and the asteriscus in the lagena. See also otoconium and marginaria.  
耳石 硬骨魚類耳囊鞘內石灰質的結石,用來作為包括動力及加速度的知覺。也稱作「ear bones、ear stones 或 statoliths」。 這些硬骨時常可顯示出每日的、季節性的或者每年的裂痕、環紋或層數可用來決定年齡。微石在橢圓囊內,箭石在球囊內,而星石在瓶狀囊內。 亦參見 otoconium 與 marginaria。 
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