lateral line

Noun

Meaning

sense organs of fish and amphibians; believed to detect pressure changes in the water

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

lateral line organ bloodline family tree branch line extended family side line Cousins kinship group side occupation side channels lineal collateral non-direct line collateral line lateral direction lateral line screen

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Antonyms

centre of attention

Hypernyms

receptor sensory receptor sense organ

Examples

By the age of about ten months they have developed a pointed head with sensory tentacles near the mouth and lost their eyes, lateral line systems and tails. Source: Internet

Crocodilian scales have pores believed to be sensory in function, analogous to the lateral line in fishes. Source: Internet

Cod have a distinct white lateral line running from the gill slit above the pectoral fin, to the base of the caudal or tail fin. Source: Internet

Functionally this is a fast escape response, triggered most easily by a strong sound wave or pressure wave impinging on the lateral line organ of the fish. Source: Internet

It appears similar to an Asagi, with little or no hi below the lateral line and a Kohaku Hi pattern over reticulated (fishnet pattern) scales. Source: Internet

It is noted for the rows of dark spots below the lateral line, which give it its common name. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

lateral habenula lateral humeral epicondylitis lateral incisor lateral line organ lateral line screen lateral lines