Aeroscepsy
perception of atmospheric conditions, as the perception of odors by the antennae of insects.
Historical Examples
aeroscepsy: The faculty of observing atmospheric changes: supposed to be located in the antenna.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology John. B. Smith
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