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Macrosmatic

"Macrosmatic" describes animals, including humans, who have a highly sensitive sense of smell. This term is often used to differentiate species like dogs, which can detect odors at incredibly low concentrations, from those with less acute olfactory senses, such as humans. Macrosmatic animals rely on their keen sense of smell for survival activities like hunting, navigation, and communication. Their olfactory system is highly developed, enabling them to interpret complex scent information vital for detecting food, predators, or mates, contrasting with "microsmatic" animals that have a less refined sense of smell.