ampulla of Lorenzini en · NOUN
Etymology
After Stefano Lorenzini, who first described them.
Meanings
- An electroreceptor found mainly in cartilaginous fish such as sharks and rays, forming a network of jelly-filled canals.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ampullae of Lorenzini | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
pt ampola de Lorenzini (electroreceptor found mainly in cartilaginous fish) · it ampolla di Lorenzini (electroreceptor found mainly in cartilaginous fish) · fr ampoule de Lorenzini (electroreceptor found mainly in cartilaginous fish) · ja ロレンチーニ器官 (electroreceptor found mainly in cartilaginous fish)