Vibrissae
Pronunciation: /ˈviˈaɪbiˈɹɪsˈeɪ/
Vibrissae (noun)
- Long, stiff hairs on some animals that help them feel movement and changes in the air or nearby objects.
Examples
- Cats use vibrissae to feel nearby objects.
- The animal touch hairs help it sense changes in the air.