A fish detects vibrations in the water by means of its ________, which contains numerous ________.

A. lateral line; thermoreceptors
B. ear; statocysts
C. skin; mechanoreceptors
D. lateral line; hair cells
E. swim bladder; stretch receptors


Answer: D

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