Facts about Lateral Line System in Fish
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Fish larvae use the lateral line system to orient themselves in currents, a behavior known as rheotaxis, even in the absence of visual cues.
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Neuromasts, the sensory organs of the lateral line system, can be found both embedded in fluid-filled canals beneath the skin and exposed directly on the skin surface.
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Electroreceptive fish such as sharks possess an enhanced lateral line system that includes ampullae of Lorenzini, enabling detection of weak electric fields.
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In fish, the lateral line system runs along both sides of the body and allows detection of nearby predators, prey, and schooling companions through mechanoreception.
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The lateral line system in fish detects water pressure changes and vibrations through specialized sensory cells called hair cells, similar to those found in the vertebrate inner ear.