Innervation Patterns of Harp Seal (Pagophilus Groenlandicus) Vibrissal Sensory Systems

    Erin E. Mattson
    Studysummary This study found that harp seal vibrissal innervation studies focusing only on lateral vibrissae may overestimate total innervation by about 20%, highlighting the importance of considering the entire snout.
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