Innervation Patterns of Mystacial Vibrissae Support Active Touch Behaviors in California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus)

Vibrissae, or whiskers, are highly developed sensory structures found in mammals. The follicles are referred to as Follicle Sinus Complexes (F-SC) due to the blood-filled sinuses. F-SCs are highly innervated compared to pelage. The most wellknown group of vibrissae, mystacial vibrissae, are found ar...

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Main Author: Sprowls, Caitlin
Other Authors: Marshall, Christopher D, Wursig, Bernd, Schulze , Anja
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2019
Subjects:
Vibrissae
pinniped
Otariid
Follicle-sinus complex
California sea lions
tactile sensory systems
The Muzzle
Phoca vitulina
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/173114

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