$$ \left. \begin{array} { | l } \hline ext { The small, peglike projections of the tongue's surface are called } \ \hline ext { maculae } \ \hline ext { papillae } \ \hline ext { otoliths } \ \hline ext { basal cells } \ \hline \end{array} ight. $$

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$$ \left. \begin{array} { | l } \hline 	ext { The small, peglike projections of the tongue's surface are called } \ \hline 	ext { maculae } \ \hline 	ext { papillae } \ \hline 	ext { otoliths } \ \hline 	ext { basal cells } \ \hline \end{array} ight. $$

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1. The question asks for the name of the small, peglike projections on the tongue's surface.  
2. The tongue has various structures, and the peglike projections that contain taste buds are known as $$ 	extbf{papillae} $$.  
3. Other options such as maculae, otoliths, and basal cells refer to structures not found on the tongue:
   - $$ 	extbf{Maculae} $$ are typically associated with regions in the retina.
   - $$ 	extbf{Otoliths} $$ are structures found in the inner ear.
   - $$ 	extbf{Basal cells} $$ are cells found in various tissues, often involved in regeneration, not specific to the tongue's surface.
4. Therefore, the correct answer is $$ 	extbf{papillae} $$.
The small, peglike projections on the tongue's surface are called papillae.

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