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Lateral line system found in fishes has been lost in amphibia because of_________

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Occurrence of metamorphosis in amphibia
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Evolution of terrestrial habit
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Change over to herbivorous feeding
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Development of sturdy legs
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The correct option is D Change over to herbivorous feeding
The lateral line is a system of sense organs found in aquatic vertebrates, mainly fish, used to detect movement and vibration in the surrounding water. The sensory ability is achieved via modified epithelial cells, known as hair cells, which respond to displacement caused by motion and transduce these signals into electrical impulses via excitatory synapses. Lateral lines serve an important role in schooling behavior, predation, and orientation. For example, fish can use their lateral line system to follow the vortices produced by fleeing prey.

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