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lateral-line system

lateral-line system The lateral-line system is a sensory system in aquatic vertebrates such as fish and amphibians.

The lateral-line system is a sensory system in aquatic vertebrates such as fish and amphibians. It consists of organs containing mechanoreceptors that detect water movement or displacement caused by nearby moving objects.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Lateral Line System” (D053403).
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