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laterosensory pore

Small, visible pores on the head and/or body. Part of the lateral line system.

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Congochromis sabinae

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lateral line
Sensory organ comprising a series of neuromasts running along the head and flanks and used to detect movement and vibration in the surrounding water. Also known as the lateralis system and visible as one or more rows of pored scales of varying length in many fishes.
pore
Small opening in a surface, especially the skin, through which gases, liquids or microscopic particles are able to pass, or through which a sensory organ obtains information.

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