middle lateral line

Term ID

ZFA:0000344

Synonyms

• middle lateral lines

Definition

One of eight distinct lateral lines in the 4-day larva positioned posterior to the ear. A sensory system on the surface of the fish, consisting of small sensory patches (neuromasts) distributed in discrete lines over the body surface. The lateral line system is stimulated by local water displacements and vibrations, and detects propulsion of the fish through the water, as well as facilitating shoaling, prey capture, and predator and obstacle avoidance. (See Anatomical Atlas entry for lateral line by T. Whitfield.) (1)

Appears at

Pharyngula:Prim-25 (36.0h-42.0h)

Evident until

Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)

References

• TAO:0000344

Ontology

Anatomy Ontology