What is the Lateral Line Sensory System?
What is the Head and Lateral Line Sensory System? The lateral line system consists of a row of pores that runs along the flank of fish. Shorter rows of pores can be found in the head region and other areas. The pores contain sensory cells and hair-like projections. Together the subcutaneous pits, sensory cells and hair-like projections make up the lateral line system. What is the Function of the Lateral Line Sensory System? The lateral line system gives fish the ability to sense movement and water flow. This helps them to synchronize with their shoal (school of fish), feel the proximity of objects in the water, perceive movement, and orient to the direction of the water flow. It also helps fish with hearing and feeding. What Happens to Fish with HLLE? Effected fish generally continue to eat and behave normally, unless the condition becomes greatly advanced. The syndrome itself is usually not fatal, but it is unattractive and makes it difficult for retailers to sell these fish. The loss
