The sensory hairs located on the face of the rat is known as

Vibrissae

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Nictating membrane

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Eyelids

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Solution

The correct option is A Vibrissae
Rat is a mammal. It's body is covered with hairs. The Sensory hairs like whiskers that are located on the face of the rat and the hairy coat present on it's body are known as the Vibrissae.
So the correct answer is 'Vibrissae'.

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