Vibrissa: meaning, definitions and examples

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vibrissa

 

[ vสŒษชหˆbrษชsษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

on a cat

Long, stiff hairs located on a cat's face, particularly around the nose and eyes. Vibrissae are sensitive to touch and help a cat navigate in the dark.

Synonyms

feelers, tactile hairs, whiskers

Examples of usage

  • Kittens use their vibrissae to explore their environment.
  • The vibrissae on the cat's face twitched as it sniffed the air.
Context #2 | Noun

on a bat

Specialized hairs found on the face of bats, which aid in navigating and hunting in the dark. Vibrissae are essential for echolocation.

Synonyms

sensory hairs, tactile hairs, whiskers

Examples of usage

  • Bats rely on their vibrissae to detect obstacles while flying.
  • The bat's vibrissae are incredibly sensitive to changes in air currents.

Translations

Translations of the word "vibrissa" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vibrissa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคฌเฅเคฐเคฟเคธเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vibrisse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ vibrissa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะฑั€ะธัะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wibrysa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใƒ–ใƒชใƒƒใ‚ต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vibrisse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vibrisa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vibrissa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๋ธŒ๋ฆฌ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุนุฑุฉ ุญุณูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vibrisa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vibrisa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฆ้กป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vibrisa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vibrissa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะธะฑั€ะธััะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒกแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vibrissa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vibrisa

Etymology

The word 'vibrissa' originates from Latin and means 'shaggy hair.' Vibrissae are a common feature in many mammals, serving as sensory organs. They play a crucial role in detecting objects and navigating dark environments. The use of vibrissae in animals such as cats and bats showcases the evolutionary adaptation for survival in various habitats.