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vibrissa
This term is a specialized biological descriptor used primarily in zoology and anatomy. It carries a clinical, precise tone, distinguishing these specialized sensory hairs from ordinary fur or pelage. While a layperson would use the word whisker, a scientist uses vibrissa to emphasize the organ's function as a tactile sensor rather than its appearance.
Because it refers to a specific anatomical structure, it follows standard countability rules for organs. However, in technical literature, it is frequently encountered in the plural form to describe the entire sensory array of an animal's muzzle.
Meanings
Examples
The cat uses each vibrissa to navigate through the dark corridor.
A single vibrissa is far more sensitive than a standard hair.
Look at how the seal moves its vibrissae to detect fish in the water.
The nerve endings at the base of the vibrissa send immediate signals to the brain.
Do these rodents have vibrissae on their cheeks as well?
The animal relies on its vibrissae to sense air currents and obstacles.
I wonder if the vibrissae of a rat are as sensitive as those of a cat.
The researcher carefully measured the length of the specimen's vibrissa.