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Lagena

(Genus)

Overview

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The lower, posterior and outer chamber of the inner ear projecting from the sacculus, probably responsible for hearing. It is well-developed only in Cyprinformes. Contains an otolith, the astericus or lagenolith.

Taxonomy

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The Genus Lagena is further organized into finer groupings including:

Sources

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Last Revised: November 20, 2008