Lateral Line (Noun)
Meaning
Sense organs of fish and amphibians; believed to detect pressure changes in the water.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The lateral line is a system of sensory organs in fish that allows them to detect vibrations in the water.
- Fish use their lateral line to detect the presence of predators or prey in their surroundings.
- The lateral line is made up of sensory organs called neuromasts that are embedded in the skin of the fish.
- The lateral line system is also found in some species of amphibians, such as frogs and toads.
- Damage to the lateral line can affect a fish's ability to navigate and find food in its environment.