The 11 Pairs of Appendages Projecting from the Rostral Area

Question

The 11 pairs of appendages projecting from the rostral area of star-nosed moles are
A)chemosensory structures.
B)tactile structures.
C)olfactory structures.
D)highly sensitive photoreceptors.
E)gustatory structures.

Accepted Answer

The 11 pairs of appendages projecting from the rostral area of star-nosed moles are highly developed tactile structures, used for sensing vibrations and texture, as well as for locating and capturing prey. While they may also have some chemosensory and olfactory functions, their primary purpose is tactile.