Term Name: posterior lateral line
Synonyms: pll
Definition: One of eight distinct lateral lines in the 4-day larva. A sensory system on the surface of the fish, consisting of small sensory patches (neuromasts) distributed in discrete lines over the body surface. The lateral line system is stimulated by local water displacements and vibrations, and detects propulsion of the fish through the water, as well as facilitating shoaling, prey capture, and predator and obstacle avoidance.
Ontology: Cell Ontology [UBERON:0006334]

Relationships
has parts: posterior lateral line neuromast posterior lateral line neuromast hair cell posterior lateral line neuromast mantle cell posterior lateral line neuromast support cell
is a type of: lateral line
disjoint_from: anterior lateral line