lateral line

US /ˈlæt.ər.əl ˌlaɪn/
UK /ˈlæt.ər.əl ˌlaɪn/
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linea laterale

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.
I pesci usano la loro linea laterale per navigare in acque torbide.
The shark's lateral line system helps it detect prey from a distance.
Il sistema della linea laterale dello squalo lo aiuta a rilevare le prede a distanza.