In fishes, the lateral line receptors are neuromast organs. These acts as

Olfactory receptors

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Gustatory receptors

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Rheoreceptors

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Chemoreceptors

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Solution

The correct option is C Rheoreceptors
The lateral line system contains the neuromast organs, which act as rheoreceptors meant for the purpose of ecolocation of objects in the aquatic medium by detecting movements and pressure changes in the surrounding water.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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