Seal Whiskers Vibrate Over Broad Frequencies During Hydrodynamic Tracking
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-07676-w
Abstract: Although it is known that seals can use their whiskers (vibrissae) to extract relevant information from complex underwater flow fields, the underlying functioning of the system and the signals received by the sensors are poorly… read more here.
Keywords: vibrate broad; seal whiskers; whiskers vibrate; frequencies hydrodynamic ... See more keywords
Super-sensitive seal whiskers feel fish breath
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DOI: 10.1242/jeb.154187
Abstract: ![Figure][1] Henry the seal preparing to test the sensitivity of his whiskers to jets of water. Photo credit: Marine Science Center Rostock. Plunging through gentle swell in the northern oceans in search of food, harbour… read more here.
Keywords: seal whiskers; feel fish; seal; super sensitive ... See more keywords