magnetosensation

noun

The ability of an animal to detect magnetic fields, and to react accordingly

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Meanings

nounmagnetosensation (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyThe ability of an animal to detect magnetic fields, and to react accordingly

Origin

From magneto- + sensation.

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APA

magnetosensation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/magnetosensation

MLA

“magnetosensation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/magnetosensation. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “magnetosensation,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/magnetosensation.

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