Ampullae of Lorenzini

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf electroreceptor organ
gptkbp:compatibleWith mammals
bony fishes
gptkbp:connectedTo gptkb:nervous_system
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Stefano_Lorenzini
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1678
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:cartilaginous_fishes
sharks
rays
skates
gptkbp:function detect electric fields
detect salinity changes
detect temperature gradients
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ampullae of Lorenzini
gptkbp:location head region
gptkbp:presentIn marine environment
gptkbp:role gptkb:communication
gptkb:navigation
prey detection
gptkbp:sensitivity weak electric fields
gptkbp:structure jelly-filled canals
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jerung
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6