Question

Fish and sharks sense vibrations in the water that may be caused by prey. The lateral line system of these fish and sharks detects this motion through the action of mechanoreceptors known as:

Answer 1

Answer:

Hair cells.

Explanation:

Hair cells of the fishes and sharks are embedded in the jelly like protrusion known as the cupula. These hair cells are used as the mechanoreceptor and shows polarization.

Hair cells are used for the detection and vibration in the water. These vibration detection helps to sense their prey. Hair cell are used as a vestibule and are also used for hearing. These hair cells are used for the lateral line movement and for the maintenance of equilibrium.

Thus, the answer is hair cells.