vibrissa

(noun)

any of the tactile whiskers on the nose of an animal

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Examples of vibrissa in the following topics:

  • Characteristics of Mammals

    • Along with insulation, hair can serve as a sensory mechanism via specialized hairs called vibrissae, better known as whiskers.
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