lateral line

• Sinnesorgan bei Fischen und einigen Amphibien, das aus einem System von Kanälen und Rezeptoren an den Körperseiten besteht und der Wahrnehmung von Wasserbewegungen, Druckänderungen und Vibrationen dient.

A sensory organ found in fish and some amphibians, consisting of a system of canals and receptors along the sides of the body, used to detect water movements, pressure changes, and vibrations.

1. Sensory organ in fishC1formal

   A system of sensory organs found in fish and some amphibians, used to detect water movements, pressure changes, and vibrations.

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   • The lateral line helps fish navigate in murky water.
   • Sharks use their lateral line to sense prey from a distance.
   • Damage to the lateral line can impair a fish's ability to avoid predators.