— statolithic , adj.
/stat"l ith/ , n.
1. Zool. any of the granules of lime, sand, etc., contained within a statocyst.
2. Bot. an inclusion, as a starch grain, that by a change in position within the cells of an organ or part is assumed to cause a corresponding change in position of the organ or part.
[ 1895-1900; stato- (see STATOBLAST) + -LITH ]