Otoliths are calcium carbonate granules that put pressure on hair cells when the head moves backwards or forwards.
Otolitos são grânulos de carbonato de cálcio que exercem pressão sobre as células ciliadas quando a cabeça se move para trás ou para frente.
| Text | otoliths are calcium carbonate granules that put pressure on hair cells when the head moves backwards or forwards. |
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