What is the importance of the lateral line in a fish?
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The lateral line has many important functions. It's used to detect vibrations (from prey/predators), the positions of objects, and water pressure. It also helps fish stay upright in the water column. A fish's visibility in the ocean is rather low, so the lateral line makes it much easier to navigate and hunt.....
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