Hygroreception is the ability to detect changes in the moisture and humidity content of an environment.
[1][2] The structure responsible for this sense is a hygroreceptor.
[3][4] In a study conducted upon nematodes, both thermal and mechanical neural pathways are required in order for a specimen to react to humidity.
This supports the theory that hygroreception is a result of thermal and mechanical stimuli.
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