part of develops from start stage end stage macula utricle zebrafish_anatomy Portion of tissue that is a patch of thickened, pseudostratified epithelium in the inner ear, consisting of regular arrays of sensory hair cells interspersed with supporting cells. The macula utricle senses linear acceleration and gravity. The macula utricle covers most of the floor of the utricle. maculae utricle ZFA:0000030 TAO:0000030 anterior macula macula utricle unknown adult