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Why dogs move their noses when smelling?
I read on Wikipedia that:
The wet nose, or rhinarium, is essential for determining the direction of the air current containing the smell. Cold receptors in the skin are sensitive to the cooling of ...
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How is olfactory acuity rated/measured?
Acuity of one's sight is rated on the 20/20 scale. An online search appeared to indicate there is no comparable 'standard' to rate olfactory acuity.
How is acuity of the olfactory system rated?
