Vibrissa (Noun)
Meaning
A long stiff hair growing from the snout or brow of most mammals as e.g. a cat.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The cat's vibrissa were highly sensitive to touch and helped it navigate in the dark.
- Vibrissa on the face of the seal played a crucial role in detecting prey underwater.
- Scientists studied the unique structure of the walrus's vibrissa to develop advanced sensors.
- The thick vibrissa on the rabbit's snout twitched rapidly as it sensed its surroundings.
- The vibrissa on the opossum's brow were long and stiff, helping it detect objects in its path.