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Soricidae
Soricidae (shrews; suborder Lipotyphla, superfamily Soricoidea) A family of small mammals that have short, dense fur, small eyes, ears which are usually visible externally, and long, mobile muzzles equipped with many sensory receptors. The upper molar teeth have a characteristic W-shaped pattern, and the first upper incisor is long and curved. There is no zygomatic arch. The Soricidae are distributed throughout the world except for Australasia and most of S. America. There are 21 genera, with some 250 species.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "Soricidae." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "Soricidae." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-Soricidae.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "Soricidae." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-Soricidae.html |
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shrews
shrews See SORICIDAE.
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MICHAEL ALLABY. "shrews." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 30 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. MICHAEL ALLABY. "shrews." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 30, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-shrews.html MICHAEL ALLABY. "shrews." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Retrieved May 30, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-shrews.html |
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