Magnetoception
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Magnetoception is a noun meaning (biology, physics) The ability of birds or other animals to detect magnetic fields as an aid to navigation.
Meaning
(biology, physics) The ability of birds or other animals to detect magnetic fields as an aid to navigation.
Word Forms
- magnetoreception
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include magnetosignal, magnetoreceptor, electroception, neuromagnetism, phrenomagnetism, osmosensation.
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