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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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