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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. 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 125-[micro]M dose resulted in expression in epithelial cells of the developing skin, gill, olfactory organ, digestive tract, liver, pronephric ducts of the pronephros, and in the lateral line neuromasts (Figure 3). I land the fish and admire the crimson lateral line that gives the rainbow trout its name. He also speculates that the predators use water-motion sensors, such as those in the lateral line along each flank. |
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