Uropsilus soricipes

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Definition

Noun: 1. A species of shrew mole: Uropsilus soricipes is the scientific name for a specific type of small, insectivorous mammal belonging to the family Talpidae. It is characterized by its resemblance to a shrew, with a long, pointed snout and a slender body, but it is a true mole. This species is native to forested mountainous regions in eastern Asia.

Usage Notes
  • This term is a scientific name (binomial nomenclature) and is always written in .
  • The genus name () is capitalized, while the species epithet () is not.
  • It is used in formal, academic, or zoological contexts. In general conversation, one would simply refer to it as a type of "shrew mole."
Examples of Usage
  • Scientific Context:
    • The study compared the burrowing techniques of Uropsilus soricipes with those of European moles.
    • A new population of Uropsilus soricipes was documented in the Qinling Mountains.
  • General Descriptive Context:
    • Among the talpids, Uropsilus soricipes is noted for its more shrew-like appearance.
Advanced Usage
  • Taxonomic Discussion: The term is used when discussing classification, evolution, or morphology within the Talpidae family.
    • The phylogenetic analysis placed Uropsilus soricipes in a clade with other Asian shrew moles.
Variants and Related Words
  • Shrew mole (n): The common name for mammals of the genus and related genera, describing their combined physical traits of shrews and moles.
  • Talpid (n/adj): A member of the family Talpidae (true moles, shrew moles, and desmans); or relating to that family.
  • Insectivore (n): An animal that primarily eats insects, a category which includes .
Synonyms
  • Shrew mole (common name)
  • Asian shrew mole (descriptive common name)
Related Terms (Contextual)
  • Mole (n): A small mammal adapted for a fossorial (burrowing) lifestyle, with broad forefeet for digging. is a type of mole.
  • Shrew (n): A small mammal with a pointed snout, known for its high metabolism. is not a shrew but has a similar morphology.
  • Eulipotyphla (n): The mammalian order that includes moles, shrews, hedgehogs, and solenodons.
Noun
  1. shrew mole of eastern Asia

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