Lateral Line Definition

noun
A row of sensory organs along each side of the head and body in fishes and a few amphibians, for detecting vibrations, currents, etc.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • lateral line organ

Other Word Forms of Lateral Line

Noun

Singular:
lateral line
Plural:
lateral-lines

Lateral Line Sentence Examples

  • The sprat cannot be confounded with the herring, as it has no teeth on the vomer and only 47 or 48 scales in the lateral line.

  • Some fully aquatic amphibians still possess a lateral line system.

  • End of line is threaded through lateral line channel on underside of ivory harpoon head.

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Words Starting With

LLALAT

Words Ending With

ENEINE

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Words Starting With L and Ending With E

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12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With L12 Letter Words Ending With E