Specialized Guard Hairs Called __________ Occur Around the Nose,eyes,and Mouth

question 37

Multiple Choice

Specialized guard hairs called __________ occur around the nose,eyes,and mouth of many mammals; these hairs are extremely sensitive to displacement.

• A)vibrissae
• B)arrector pili
• C)pelage
• D)cirri
• E)flagella

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