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lateral line system |
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lateral line system n (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) a system of sensory organs in fishes and aquatic amphibians consisting of a series of cells on the head and along the sides of the body that detect pressure changes and vibrations How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The lateral line system aids some fish in swimming upstream, navigation around obstacles, and the detection of predators and prey. The pores and short canals in the tesserae belong to the lateral line system (Figs 20, U; 4K, O; 5A-J). |
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