Difference between Whisker and Vibrissa

What is the difference between Whisker and Vibrissa?

Whisker as a noun is that part of the beard which grows upon the sides of the face, usually of the male, or upon the chin, or upon both while Vibrissa as a noun is any of the tactile whiskers on the nose of an animal such as a cat

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