The lateral line system is a mechanoreceptor system in fish and aquatic amphibians that detects water and object movements.
El sistema de línea lateral es un sistema mecanorreceptor en peces y anfibios acuáticos que detecta movimientos del agua y objetos.
| Front | lateral line system |
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| Back | A mechanoreceptor system consisting of a series of pores and receptor units along the sides of the body in fishes and aquatic amphibians; detects water movements made by the animal itself and by other moving objects. |
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