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Lateral line system occurs in

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Star fish

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Jelly fish

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Dog fish

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Dog fish
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. It is the modified epithelial cells, known as hair cells. As dog fish belong to group fishes they possess lateral line system. Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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