Octavo-lateralis system
Octavo-lateralis system
Octavo-lateralis system
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Distribution of superficial neuromasts along lateral lines in Saccopharynx sp.<br />
Lateral Line locations<br />
Number of superficial neuromasts per side<br />
Specimen 1 Specimen 2<br />
Standard Length 18cm 45cm<br />
Supraorpital (face) 17 12<br />
Infraorbital (cheek) 7 12<br />
Supratemporal (top head) 7 12<br />
Preopercular (operculum) 13 15<br />
Mandibular (lower jaw) ? damaged 0<br />
Trunk (body) 151 153<br />
Total 213+ 204<br />
Note that the neuromasts numbers are similar independent of animal size.<br />
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