vibrissa

[US]/vaɪˈbrɪs.ə/
[UK]/vaɪˈbrɪs.ə/

Translation

n.a sensory whisker or hair, especially on the snouts of mammals; nasal hair in humans; whiskers of animals such as cats and dogs
Word Forms
Pluralvibrissas

Phrases & Collocations

vibrissa length

vibrissa function

vibrissa sensitivity

vibrissa position

vibrissa structure

vibrissa growth

vibrissa type

vibrissa role

vibrissa anatomy

vibrissa detection

Example Sentences

the cat uses its vibrissae to navigate in the dark.

vibrissae play a crucial role in a dog's sensory perception.

many mammals rely on vibrissae to detect nearby objects.

vibrissae are often referred to as whiskers in common language.

the length of a vibrissa can indicate the size of the animal.

some species have highly sensitive vibrissae for better hunting.

vibrissae help animals sense changes in their environment.

trimming a cat's vibrissae can disorient it.

researchers study vibrissae to understand animal behavior.

vibrissae are essential for a rat's ability to navigate tight spaces.

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