What is the Latin term for animals’ whiskers?
A Papillae
B Mandibulae
C Vibrissae
Animals’ whiskers do what their name implies: whisk. They move in small, rapid circular motions. Their Latin name, vibrissae, meaning vibrate, references these motions. Walruses use the vibration of their thick whiskers to search the sea floor for food.
The correct answer is Vibrissae.