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lateral line
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lateral line [′lad·ə·rəl ′līn]
(invertebrate zoology)
A longitudinal lateral line along the sides of certain oligochaetes consisting of cell bodies of the layer of circular muscle.
(vertebrate zoology)
A line along the sides of the body of most fishes, often distinguished by differently colored scales, which marks the lateral line organ.
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The organ that makes this possible is the lateral-line system, which registers changes in currents and even smaller disturbances, providing backup support for the sense of sight particularly in dark or muddy waters.
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Pectoral-fin ray and lateral-line counts were made on the left side.
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In contrast, dashing swimmers in rushing water carry most of their neuromasts in their lateral-line systems.
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