vibrissal
/vaɪˈbrɪsəl/
adjective
- Relating to or resembling vibrissae (whiskers or nasal hairs).
- Researchers mapped the vibrissal system of the rat to study its navigation skills.
- The vibrissal follicles of a seal are highly sensitive to water movements.
- The cat's vibrissal pads help it judge whether it can fit through a tight space.