If you're wondering what those "whiskers" you see on Denize are (what the yellow arrow in the picture is pointing to), then wonder no more - they're called barbels. Oriental dragons like her usually have them. In myths and legends about these monsters, their barbels are said to provide flight stability for the ones who fly, as well as control wind and water.
In real life, barbels are special appendages on certain fish, such as catfish and sturgeons. They are used to sense the immediate area in front of the fish, as well as potential small prey.
