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sensory hair

/ˈsɛnsəri hɛː/

Tradução: Estrutura filiforme especializada na superfície de algumas células ou organismos que detecta estímulos mecânicos, vibrações ou mudanças no ambiente, frequentemente associada à percepção sensorial em biologia.

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/ˈsɛnsəri hɛː/C1formalscientific
  • ptEstrutura filiforme especializada na superfície de algumas células ou organismos que detecta estímulos mecânicos, vibrações ou mudanças no ambiente, frequentemente associada à percepção sensorial em biologia.

A specialized hair-like structure found on the surface of certain cells or organisms that detects mechanical stimuli, vibrations, or changes in the environment, often associated with sensory perception in biology.

  1. Biological sensory receptorC1formal

    A specialized hair-like structure on the body of animals or plants that detects physical stimuli such as touch, vibration, or air movement.

    ptPelo sensorial

    • Cats use their whiskers as sensory hairs to navigate in the dark.
    • The sensory hairs on a spider's legs help it detect vibrations in its web.
    • Insects have sensory hairs on their antennae to sense their environment.