Statocysts contain cells that are ________.
A) mechanoreceptors used to detect orientation relative to gravity
B) chemoreceptors used in selecting migration routes
C) photoreceptors used in setting biological rhythms
D) thermoreceptors used in prey detection

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Statocysts are sensory organs containing sensory cells that are mechanoreceptors used to detect orientation and gravity in various invertebrates, such as crustaceans and mollusks. They play a crucial role in maintaining balance and sensing directional changes in water currents or air pressure.

Statocysts Contain Cells That Are ________