A line of sensory scales along the sides of fish that enables them to detect vibrations in the surrounding water caused by other fish and their own reflected vibrations against obstacles.
A series of tubes and pores (sensory) located on the head and on the body from the posterior margin of the head backward along each side.On the body the pores open through modified scales.The lateral line may run to the base of the caudal fin or to the tip of the median caudal ray.Such a line is said to be complete.If it runs only part of the way along the trunk, it is incomplete.
A sensory structure along each side of many fishes marked by scales with pores opening into an underlying canal.
lies usually along the middle of each side of a fish; senses changes in water pressure so the fish can control its swimming.
A sensory system found in fish. A line of specialised cells runs down the sides of the body and in many directions across the head of the fish. These cells have tiny hairs inside them which can sense changes in the water pressure. When this information is interpreted by the brain, it allows the fish to detect the presence of moving objects such as predators or food.
a series of pores in the skin along the side of the fish, usually about halfway down the side
sense organ running along the side of most fishes. Used for sensing motion in the water, it is extremely sensitive, and can even feel sound waves pushing on the water.
row of scales along the sides, with sensory pores
A line of sensory scales along the sides of fish that enables them to detect vibrations and electrical impulses from other fish.
a line that extends down the side of amphibians and fishes; provides orientation and equilibrium for swimming.
series of pore-like openings (to sensory canal) along the sides of a fish
sense organs of fish and amphibians; believed to detect pressure changes in the water
Line of scales running lengthwise on each side of a fish with openings or pores connected to a sensory canal.
A sense organ on some fish that detects the slightest water movements; a series of tiny pits with hairs that form a visible line along both sides of a fish.
a series of sensory detectors arranged along the sides of most fish. These detect vibrations and movements of other organisms in the water.
A canal running along either side of the body of a shark that is sensitive to vibrations.
Line extending along both sides; contains sensory organs.
A series of sensory pores opening to the exterior along the side of fish.
distinctive line of scales running from the head along the side of the body and ending at the beginning of the caudal fin.
The lateral line is a line of perforated scales along the flanks of a fish which lead to a pressure-sensitive nervous system. This enables the fish to detect vibrations and electrical impulses in the surrounding water caused by other fish, prey, and their own reflected vibrations against obstacles.
The lateral line consists of a series of scales, each modified by a pore, which connects with a system of canals containing sensory cells and nerve fibers. It runs in a semi line from the gills to the tail fin. It can easily seen in fish as a band of darker looking scales running along the side. The Lateral line has shown to be a very important sensory organ in fish. It can detect minute electrical currents in the aquarium water. It can also function as a kind of echo location process that helps the fish identify its surroundings. ( 130) See chart for details.
the horizontal line that goes down the center of a fish's body, has pits in it to sense movement.
a series of sensory pores along the head and sides of the body of fish by which water currents, vibrations, and pressure changes are perceived.
Row of pores along the flanks, allowing the detection of vibrations, for navigation.
The sensory organ of a fish, located as a continuious or divided line of specialized scales along the sides of fish. Capable of detecting vibration and movement in the water over surprising distances.
A line of perforated scales along the side of a fish that is connected to a specialized organ used to sense vibrations in the water.
a series of sensory tubes and pores that extend from the head along the side of the body.
A sensory organ comprising fluid filled sacs and a series of pores which appear as a line along each flank of a fish. Its function is to sense water pressure, currents and movement.
A longitudinal line on each side of a fishâ€(tm)s body, composed of pores opening to sensory organs.
The lateral line is a network of sensory hair cell clusters (neuromasts) and small water-filled canals that lie immediately beneath the skin on a shark's head and extend along the sides of its body. This network is sensitive to external motion, and helps the shark detect prey and potential predators.
A row of sensory receptors along the flanks of some fish.
A sensory canal running along the sides of a fish.
In fish, the lateral line is a sense organ used to detect movement and vibration in the surrounding water. Lateral lines are usually visible as faint lines running lengthwise down each side, from the vicinity of the gill covers to the base of the tail. Sometimes parts of the lateral organ are modified into electroreceptors, organs used to detect electrical impulses.
