mole shrew
"Mole shrews" are small mammals that resemble moles in appearance and behavior, often found in various regions across Asia and North America.
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Definition
C1Zoology
(technical)A small mammal with an elongated snout and tiny eyes, belonging to the family Soricidae, that lives underground and feeds on insects.
Example
- The mole shrew uses its elongated snout to forage for insects in the soil.
- Despite its name, the mole shrew is not a mole but a type of shrew adapted to a subterranean lifestyle.
C1Zoology
(technical)A shrew resembling a mole, found in genera like Anourosorex in Asia and Blarina in North America, known for its short tail and burrowing habits.
Example
- The Taiwanese mole shrew is a species of Anourosorex found in Asia.
- In North America, the short-tailed shrew is a common example of a mole shrew.
Similar
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