ampulla of Lorenzini

English

Etymology

After Stephano Lorenzini, who first described them.

Noun

ampulla of Lorenzini (plural ampullae of Lorenzini)

An electroreceptor found mainly in cartilaginous fish such as sharks and rays, forming a network of jelly-filled canals.

Translations

electroreceptor found mainly in cartilaginous fish

French: ampoule de Lorenzini (fr) f
Italian: ampolla di Lorenzini f
Japanese: ロレンチーニ器官 (Rorenchīni-kikan)
Portuguese: ampola de Lorenzini f

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