statocyst

Term: statocyst

Origin: Anc Greek

στατος (adj)> στάσις (noun)/ stαsis(=standing still, state)

κύστις/cystis(=pouch or anatomical sac eg bladder)

 > κύω/kyo(=carry a baby in a sac)

Definition:

a sence organ responsible for maintenance of orientation and equilibrium