The lateral line system provides ________ with a sense of "distant touch," enabling these animals to sense objects that reflect pressure waves and low-frequency vibrations.
A)amphibians
B)reptiles
C)birds
D)mammals
E)fish

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The lateral line system is a sensory system found in fish, including both bony fish and cartilaginous fish (e.g. sharks, rays). It enables these animals to sense objects that reflect pressure waves and low-frequency vibrations, providing them with a sense of "distant touch". The other groups listed (amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals) do not possess a lateral line system.

The Lateral Line System Provides ________ with a Sense of "Distant