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GlossaryVibrissae (tactile hair)

specialized hairs, like whiskers, that detect environmental changes

Vibrissae, commonly known as whiskers, are specialized, thickened hairs found on the faces of many mammals, including cats, dogs, and rodents. These tactile hairs are highly sensitive to touch and vibrations, allowing animals to detect changes in their environment, navigate in the dark, and sense nearby objects or prey.

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research Trichoblastomas Derived from the Facial Skin with Tactile Hair in Aged House Musk Shrews (Suncus Murinus)

December 2022 in “Laboratory Animal Research”

Trichoblastomas in aged house musk shrews show unique features and may involve serum amyloid A in inflammation.

research Effect of Thyroid Hormone and Epidermal Growth Factor on Tactile Hair Development and Craniofacial Morphogenesis in Postnatal Rats

10 citations , January 1987 in “PubMed”

Thyroid hormone and epidermal growth factor affect hair angle, tooth eruption, and ear development in rats.

research Histomorphological Studies on the Skin of Camel (Camelus Dromedarius) in Bangladesh

1 citations , January 1992 in “Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science”

Camel skin has typical mammalian layers, with hair follicles, glands, and muscles, varying by body area.

research Morphological Studies on the Lips of Buffalo

2 citations , October 2007 in “Kafrelsheikh Veterinary Medical Journal”

Buffalo lips are well-suited for eating plants.

research Mouse Models for the Study of Human Hair Loss

36 citations , October 1996 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

Mice are useful for researching human hair loss and testing treatments, despite some differences between species.

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