vibrissas

[US]/vaɪˈbrɪsəs/
[UK]/vaɪˈbrɪsəs/

Translation

n.nasal hairs or whiskers in mammals; sensory hairs or bristles

Phrases & Collocations

vibrissas detection

vibrissas function

vibrissas sensitivity

vibrissas stimulation

vibrissas response

vibrissas role

vibrissas analysis

vibrissas adaptation

vibrissas mapping

vibrissas communication

Example Sentences

many mammals use vibrissas to sense their environment.

vibrissas are important for nocturnal animals.

some rodents have long vibrissas to navigate in the dark.

vibrissas help cats detect nearby objects.

animals rely on vibrissas for spatial awareness.

vibrissas can be found on the snouts of many species.

vibrissas are sensitive to touch and air movements.

in some species, vibrissas can grow quite long.

vibrissas play a crucial role in hunting for some predators.

the study of vibrissas can reveal much about animal behavior.

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