lateral line

US /ˈlæt.ər.əl ˌlaɪn/
UK /ˈlæt.ər.əl ˌlaɪn/
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línea lateral

a system of sense organs found in aquatic vertebrates, mainly fish, used to detect movement and vibration in the surrounding water

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Fish use their lateral line to navigate in murky waters.
Los peces usan su línea lateral para navegar en aguas turbias.
The shark's lateral line system helps it detect prey from a distance.
El sistema de línea lateral del tiburón le ayuda a detectar presas a distancia.