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Animals' Ultimate Sensory Tool: How Do Whiskers Really Work?
Whiskers are more than just a facial enhancement for mammals. Whiskers serve a very important role in mammals' sensory functions and simply provide additional sensory input to the follicle, similar to antennae on insects.
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