Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Plural of
utriculus .
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- noun Plural form of
utriculus .
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Examples
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Nerve to recessus utriculi (in Fig. 925, the three branches appear conjoined).
X. The Organs of the Senses and the Common Integument. 1d. 4. The Internal Ear or Labyrinth 1918
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That portion which is lodged in the recess forms a sort of pouch or cul-de-sac, the floor and anterior wall of which are thickened, and form the macula acustica utriculi, which receives the utricular filaments of the acoustic nerve.
X. The Organs of the Senses and the Common Integument. 1d. 4. The Internal Ear or Labyrinth 1918
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Conjoined limb of superior and posterior canals (sinus utriculi superior).
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Conjoined limb of superior and posterior canals (sinus utriculi superior).
X. The Organs of the Senses and the Common Integument. 1d. 4. The Internal Ear or Labyrinth 1918
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Nerve to recessus utriculi (in Fig. 925, the three branches appear conjoined).
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In the utriculi of the stigma of this plant, I have generally, though not always, found a second areola apparently on the surface, and composed of much larger granules than the ordinary nucleus, which is formed of very minute granular matter, and seems to be deep seated.
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I will say nothing about the rostellum, stigmatic utriculi, fertility of Acropera and Catasetum, for I am completely bewildered: it will rest with you to settle these points by your excellent observations and experiments.
More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 Charles Darwin 1845
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If you could prove what I only conjectured (from state of utriculi in rostellum and in stigma of Catasetum and Acropera) that the utriculi somehow induce, or are correlated with, penetration of pollen-tubes you will make an important physiological discovery.
More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 Charles Darwin 1845
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Mr. Bauer, however, who has also figured it in the utriculi of the stigma of Bletia Tankervilliæ has more particularly noticed it, and seems to consider it as only visible after impregnation. "
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"Mr. Bauer has represented the tissue of the stigma, in the species of Bletia, both before and, as he believes, after impregnation; and in the latter state the utriculi are marked with from one to three areolæ of similar appearance.
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