lateral line system development

id: GO:0048925
name: lateral line system development
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False

Description: The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the lateral line system over time, from its formation to the mature structure. The lateral line system is a network of sensory organs (neuromasts) and lateral line nerves located superficially on the skin or just under the skin in fluid-filled canals on the head and body of all fishes and most amphibians. The lateral line system develops from cranial ectodermal placodes situated between the eye and ear.

Child Functions

idname
GO:0048881mechanosensory lateral line system development
GO:0048898anterior lateral line system development
GO:0048915posterior lateral line system development
GO:0048926electrosensory lateral line system development

Parent Functions

idname
GO:0048880sensory system development