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Pineal Organ
- It is situated near the pituitary. Despite being a photoreceptor organ, the pineal organ shows an endocrine nature of doubtful function.
- Removal of pineal from Lebistes species causes reduced growth rate, and anomalies in the skeleton, pituitary, thyroid, and corpuscles of Stannius.
- It has been reported that the thyroid and pituitary glands influence the secretion of pineal.