Lateral Line System - ț̢
Aquatic vertebrate sensory system in fish and amphibians. It is composed of sense organs (canal organs and pit organs) containing neuromasts (MECHANORECEPTORS) that detect water displacement caused by moving objects.
Synonyms : Lateral Line Canal, Lateral Line Organs, Canal, Lateral Line, Lateral Line Organ, Lateral Line Systems, Organ, Lateral Line, Organs, Lateral Line, System, Lateral Line, Systems, Lateral Line