ampulla of Lorenzini
noun phrase
ampulla of Lo·ren·zi·ni
-ˌlȯr-ən-ˈzē-nē 
: any of the pores on the snouts of marine sharks and rays that contain receptors highly sensitive to weak electric fields
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“Ampulla of Lorenzini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ampulla%20of%20Lorenzini. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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