Is “horizontal slits” an acceptable description?
Solution 1:
They're not slits.
slit - A long narrow cut or opening.
The best answer to your question would account directly for the cause of those markings. Not knowing the cause, I can only supply a couple terms at some remove from specificity.
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markings (The most general)
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streak - A long thin usu. irregular line or band of contrasting colour.