Asiatic shrew mole
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Definition
Noun: 1. A small, insectivorous mammal of eastern Asia: The Asiatic shrew mole is a species of mole that belongs to the family Talpidae. It is characterized by its small size, pointed snout, and fossorial (burrowing) lifestyle, similar to other moles but with some shrew-like features.
Usage Examples
- The Asiatic shrew mole is rarely seen above ground.
- Researchers are studying the habitat of the Asiatic shrew mole.
- This burrow is likely the home of an Asiatic shrew mole.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used primarily in zoological, biological, and ecological contexts to refer specifically to this species ( or related species within the genus ).
Variants and Related Words
- Shrew mole (n): The common name for moles in the subfamily Uropsilinae, which includes the Asiatic shrew mole.
- Uropsilus (n): The genus to which the Asiatic shrew mole belongs.
Synonyms
- Shrew mole (in the specific context of Asian species)
Noun
- shrew mole of eastern Asia