lateral line system
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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“The filtering capacities of the lateral line system of the tail could improve the signal-to-noise ratio, avoiding overstimulation of the canal neuromasts.”
From Salon • Feb. 10, 2025
Tadpoles usually have gills, a lateral line system, long-finned tails, and lack limbs.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
During this stage, the gills, tail, and lateral line system disappear, and four limbs develop.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015
Like sharks, bony fishes have a lateral line system that detects vibrations in water.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
Tadpoles usually have gills, a lateral line system, long-finned tails, but no limbs.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
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