magnetoreception
/maɡˌniːtəʊrɪˈsɛpʃn/Biology
noun
The capacity to sense magnetic fields, especially that of the earth, which is believed to be present in various animals that are capable of navigation.
Origin
1970s. From magneto- + reception. Compare magnetoreceptor.
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