answersLogoWhite

0

Scales on the lateral line allow fish to feel what is going on around them.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Zoology

What is the body covering of a reptiles?

Reptile skin is covered with scutes or scales which, along with many other characteristics, distinguish reptiles from animals of other classes (except fish). Scales are made of keratin and are formed from the epidermis . They may be ossified or tubercular, as in the case of lizards, or modified elaborately, as in the case of snakes.


How can a fish detect movement and vibration in the water?

lateral line systemThe lateral line system allows many fish to detect currents and vibrations, as well as to sense the motion of other nearby fish and preyi have included two URL links for you to look at that should answer all you need to know hope this helps !! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lateral_line_systemhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fish#Sensory_and_nervous_system


Do sole fish have fins and scales?

Sailfish have fins, which they use as wings or sails. I have heard conflicting reports from various people who have real life experience, regarding the scales. There are several varieties of sailfish. It could be that some varieties have scales, and others do not. Both of my sources, which conflict with each other, are credible. However, each source lives on a different continent, and may be talking about different species of sailfish. Better safe than sorry; assume sailfish aren't kosher unless you can inspect the scales for yourself.


What are the characteristics that distinguish fish from other organisms?

The main way fish differ from other types of vertebrates are they live in/under water. Also fish have scales.


What is the lateral line?

The lateral line is a sensory system found in aquatic vertebrates, such as fish, which helps them detect changes in water pressure and movement. It consists of a series of small sensory organs called neuromasts located along the sides of the fish's body. This system helps fish navigate, detect prey, and communicate with other fish.

Related Questions

What are 4 languages for electric guitar?

I don't know about "languages", but there are "modes" in terms of scales used in different musical styles. It may be relevant to your answer.Dorian mode - scales played along major chords (pentatonic) with maybe 2 additional notes per octave added.Aeolian mode - scales played along minor chords.Locrian mode - scales played along major 7th chords.Mixolodian mode - scales played along dominant chords, more suited for a blues style that may use all other modes.


What is the body covering of a reptiles?

Reptile skin is covered with scutes or scales which, along with many other characteristics, distinguish reptiles from animals of other classes (except fish). Scales are made of keratin and are formed from the epidermis . They may be ossified or tubercular, as in the case of lizards, or modified elaborately, as in the case of snakes.


Is the spine lateral to the spine?

The Stomach is Anterior to the Spine.


How are the four types of moraines different from each other?

The four types of moraines are lateral, medial, terminal, and ground moraines. Lateral moraines form along the sides of a glacier, medial moraines are formed when two glaciers merge and their lateral moraines combine, terminal moraines mark the furthest extent of a glacier's advance, and ground moraines are the debris left behind beneath a glacier as it retreats.


Are sea horses cold blooded?

Seahorses are fish. They are cold-blooded vertebrates, have fins, gills and a lateral line. They are also covered with bony plates, which replace scales found on other fishes.


What are the different modes of scales and how do they differ from each other?

There are three main modes of scales: major, minor, and modal. Major scales have a bright and happy sound, while minor scales have a darker and sadder sound. Modal scales have unique characteristics based on their specific starting note. Each mode has a distinct pattern of intervals that gives it a different musical feel.


Wanting to find more pictures of a lateral file drawers.?

You can find nice pictures of lateral file drawers by going to online engine images, amazon.com, ebay.com, and other sites to browse different types of lateral file drawers.


How does Fahrenheit work and how is it different from other temperature scales?

Fahrenheit is a temperature scale where water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees. It is different from other scales like Celsius and Kelvin because of its reference points and the size of its degree intervals.


What is the major scale sound and how is it different from other musical scales?

The major scale is a sequence of notes that creates a bright and happy sound. It is different from other scales because it follows a specific pattern of whole and half steps, resulting in a distinct and recognizable sound.


What other scales do scientist use?

Butch chart Scales and Electronic Scales.


How are reptiles different from other vertebrates?

Reptiles have scales. They are cold-blooded and reproduce by laying eggs.


What is the name of the drawing instrument which is used to copy maps in different scales?

A pantograph is a drawing instrument used to copy maps in different scales by tracing the original map on one end and replicating it at a different scale on the other end.