Question

Fish have mechanoreceptors along the sides of their body called _____.

a. a lateral line system
b. a bilateral system
c. a radial line system
d. setae

Answer 1

fish have mechanoreceptors along the sides of their body called A.a lateral line system 

Answer 2

The correct answer is a. a lateral line system.

The lateral line system in fish is consists of series of sensory receptors called mechanoreceptors. These receptors which provide sensory information such as touch, pressure, motion, and sound waves. The position of the lateral line canal is present along the length of the body and into the tail of the fish, and it is located mid laterally.