lateral line system

British  

noun

1. 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

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lateral line system

“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

During this stage, the gills, tail, and lateral line system disappear, and four limbs develop.

From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015

Tadpoles usually have gills, a lateral line system, long-finned tails, and lack limbs.

From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015

Tadpoles usually have gills, a lateral line system, long-finned tails, but no limbs.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013

During this stage, the gills and lateral line system disappear, and four limbs develop.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013