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They are known as whiskers. They are used for tactile sensation and contain no nerves inside them.
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What is another name for a cat's 'vibrissae'?
whiskers (Horse Isle answer) SnappyDoodle on chestnut
What are the External features of a rat?
vibrissae (whiskers), long tail--maintain balance, two teeth sticking out
What do we called the moustaches of cat?
Whiskers:)
What is the function of camouflage in the wild?
Camouflage is the process of blending into the background. It only works if the predator hunts by looking - animals who hunt by sound or smell are not fooled by camouflage! Many animals have color patterns which match the environment in which they live. If they freeze against this background, they blend in and are harder to see.
What is the function of a rooster's hock?
what is the function of the spur in the chicken
Where is vibrissae located?
For example, cat's-whisker is cats vibrissae. I guess the same is with mice, rats, lions, etc.
What is the name of the whiskers of the rat?
Vibrissae
What is another name for a cat's 'vibrissae'?
whiskers (Horse Isle answer) SnappyDoodle on chestnut
What is the purpose of the vibrissae in humans nose?
The purpose of vibrissae in your nostrils is to help keep larger dust particles and other objects from going deeper into your nose.
What is another name for whiskers?
In cats they are called "tactile hairs" or vibrissae.
Can a boy grow vibrissae on his chin since he was 15 years old?
This is true, In myanmar.
What is the real name of a dogs whiskers?
Vibrissae (singular: vibrissa), or whiskers, are specialized hairs.
What is another name for a rat's whiskers?
A whisker can also be called a vibrissa, the plural of which is vibrissae.
Why dont the vibrissae of nocturnal animals adapt rapidly?
The vibrissae or whiskers of a nocturnal animal don't need to adapt quickly. They work fine the way they are, helping nocturnal animals navigate and find food in the dark, so there is little need for them to adapt.
What are the External features of a rat?
vibrissae (whiskers), long tail--maintain balance, two teeth sticking out
Another name for cats paw?
The scientific name for them is 'vibrissae', or 'vibrissa' for just one whisker.
What do a cats whiskers do?
The scientific name for whiskers is vibrissae. I just call it a cat's whisker when talking to everyday people, though.
