👉 Pharyngogenic otolith, also known as a pharyngogenic ossicle, is a type of organ in vertebrates that helps to support and protect the vocal cords. It consists of two parts: the pharyngeal part and the otological part. The pharyngeal part is located between the vocal cords and the trachea. The otological part is attached to the vocal cords by a ligament called a "pharyngogenic ossicle." This structure helps