lateral line

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Noun lateral line has 1 sense

lateral line, lateral line organ - sense organs of fish and amphibians; believed to detect pressure changes in the water
--₁ is a kind of sense organ, sensory receptor, receptor
--₁ is a part of fish; amphibian

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Lateral Line

Definition: The lateral line is a sensory system found in fish and some other aquatic animals that helps them detect water movement and vibrations.

Part of Speech: Noun

Senses:

A row of sensory organs running along the sides of a fish or aquatic animal's body.
The system of canals and sensory cells forming the lateral line organ.

Sample Sentences:

The lateral line in fish helps them sense the movement of prey.
Some sharks have a highly developed lateral line system, enabling them to detect even the slightest changes in water pressure.

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