ampullary organ

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ampullary organ [¦am·pyə‚ler·ē ′ȯr·gən]

(physiology)

An electroreceptor most sensitive to direct-current and low-frequency electric stimuli; found over the body surface of electric fish and also in certain other fish such as sharks, rays, and catfish.

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