Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small mammal species: "Neurotrichus gibbsii" is the scientific name for the American shrew mole, a species of mole native to the Pacific Northwest of the United States and parts of Canada.
   • A specific type of mole: It refers specifically to a greyish-black insectivorous mammal that is smaller than typical moles and shares some characteristics with shrews.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist identified the specimen as Neurotrichus gibbsii. (The biologist identified the specimen as the American shrew mole.)
  • Neurotrichus gibbsii is primarily found in moist forest habitats. (The American shrew mole is primarily found in moist forest habitats.)

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to specify this particular species within the family Talpidae.
  • The study focused on the burrowing behavior of Neurotrichus gibbsii. (The study focused on the burrowing behavior of the American shrew mole.)

Variants and Related Words

• Shrew mole: The common name for mammals of the genus .
• American shrew mole: The full common name for .

Synonyms

• American shrew mole: The most common English synonym.
• Gibbs's shrew mole: An alternative common name.

Related Terms (Scientific Context)

• Talpidae: The biological family to which this species belongs.
• Insectivore: An order of mammals that primarily eats insects, which includes this species.

Noun

1. greyish-black shrew mole of the United States and Canada