Lateral Line Organ (Noun)
Meaning
Sense organs of fish and amphibians; believed to detect pressure changes in the water.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The lateral line organ is a specialized sense organ found in fish and some amphibians that allows them to detect vibrations and movement in the water.
- Fish use their lateral line organ to navigate and locate prey in murky or dark waters where visibility is limited.
- The lateral line organ is made up of sensory cells called neuromasts that are embedded in a canal system running along the sides of the fish's body.
- Damage to the lateral line organ can affect a fish's ability to detect predators and find food, making it more vulnerable to threats in its environment.
- Scientists have been studying the lateral line organ in fish to better understand how it works and how it might be adapted for use in underwater robotics and sensors.