Authors
Carly C Ginter, Frank E Fish, Christopher D Marshall
Publication date
2010/7/1
Journal
Marine Mammal Science
Volume
26
Issue
3
Description
The article presents a study regarding the morphology of the bumps of phocid vibrissae seals in the US It mentions that the bumpy profile of a vibrissae seal is believed to serve several functions including increased sensitivity, drag reduction and decreased signal interference. It states that the study is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Scholar articles
CC Ginter, FE Fish, CD Marshall - Marine Mammal Science, 2010