Insectivora
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An order of insect eating MAMMALS including MOLES; SHREWS; HEDGEHOGS and tenrecs. |
| Notes: |
do not confuse with ANTEATERS see XENARTHRA |
| Also Called: |
Echinops telfairi |
Insectivora Categories.
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Hedgehogs - The family Erinaceidae, in the order INSECTIVORA. Most are true hedgehogs possessing a coat of spines and a very short tail. Those members of the family found in Southeast Asia (moonrats or gymnures) have normal body hair and a long tail. |
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Moles - Any of numerous burrowing mammals found in temperate regions and having minute eyes often covered with skin. |
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Shrews |
Insectivora Definitions and Terms
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