Factoid/2013/05/17
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The Narwhal's "Tusk" Has Hydrodynamic Sensor Capabilities
- "Though seemingly rigid and hard, the tusk is like a membrane with an extremely sensitive surface, capable of detecting changes in water temperature, pressure, and particle gradients." - excerpt from article in Harvard University Gazette.
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