vibrissae

[US]/vaɪˈbrɪseɪ/
[UK]/vaɪˈbrɪseɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.nasal hairs or whiskers of mammals; whiskers on the face of animals like cats; feather-like structures in some insectivorous birds

Phrases & Collocations

facial vibrissae

vibrissae function

vibrissae detection

vibrissae sensitivity

vibrissae movement

vibrissae length

vibrissae structure

vibrissae growth

vibrissae alignment

vibrissae species

Example Sentences

the cat uses its vibrissae to sense its surroundings.

vibrissae help animals navigate in the dark.

many mammals have vibrissae for tactile feedback.

vibrissae are particularly sensitive to touch.

some rodents rely heavily on their vibrissae.

vibrissae can be found on the snouts of many species.

the length of vibrissae varies among different animals.

vibrissae play a crucial role in hunting for some predators.

animals often groom their vibrissae to keep them clean.

researchers study vibrissae to understand animal behavior.

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