Vibrissal
Pronunciation: /ˈviˈaɪbiˈɹɪsˈæɫ/
Vibrissal (adj)
- Relating to stiff, sensitive hairs on an animal’s face that help it feel movement and changes in the air.
Vibrissal (adjective)
Examples
- The cat has vibrissal whisker-like hairs on its face.
- Rats use vibrissal whisker-like hairs to sense nearby objects.