(February 2011). The olfactory system is the sensory system used for olfaction, or the sense of smell. Most mammals and reptiles have two distinct parts to their olfactory system: a main olfactory system and an accessory olfactory system. The main olfactory system detects volatile, airborne substances, while the accessory olfactory system senses fluid-phase stimuli.
Shelter Island: Things to do, eat and see in the 'un-Hamptons'. Not much changes on Shelter Island. In fact, the only stir over the past year was the opening of one hotel, one coffee shop, one restaurant and one boutique â all of which are under one roof, The Chequitâs.
Visit Shelter Island. Shelter Island Visitors Guide â Shelter Island of Long Island, New York. Welcome to Shelter Island, a unique island community located less then 100 miles from New York City. Nestled between the world-famous Hamptons on the South Fork of Long Island and the pastoral North Fork win country, Shelter Island embracess many of the best attributes of both. Despite the regionâs rapid growth, Shelter Island has maintained much of its rural character and country charm.