lateralline
Lateralline is a term that most commonly appears as a variant spelling or shorthand for the lateral line system, a sensory network found in many aquatic vertebrates. In standard scientific usage, the two-word form “lateral line” or the closed form “lateral-line system” is preferred. When encountered as a single word, lateralline typically does not denote a separate anatomical structure but rather reflects a writing convention or typographical variation.
The lateral line system consists of neuromasts distributed along the head, trunk, and tail. These sensory organs
Anatomically, neuromasts are located in two main forms: canal neuromasts, housed within subdermal canals, and superficial
In research, the lateral line is studied to understand sensory biology, development, and regeneration. Model organisms