Tapered whiskers are required for active tactile sensation
Many mammals forage and burrow in dark constrained spaces. Touch through facial whiskers is important during these activities, but the close quarters makes whisker deployment challenging. The diverse shapes of facial whiskers reflect distinct ecological niches. Rodent whiskers are conical, often wit...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2013-11-01
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| Series: | eLife |
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| Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/01350 |