| insectivora | <zoology> 1. An order of mammals which feed principally upon insects. They are mostly of small size, and their molar teeth have sharp cusps. most of the species burrow in the earth, and many of those of cold climates hibernate in winter. The order includes the moles, shrews, hedgehogs, tanrecs, and allied animals, also the colugo. 2. A division of the Cheiroptera, including the common or insect-eating bats. Origin: NL, from L. Insectum an insect + vorare to devour. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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Synonyms : Echinops telfairi, Lesser Hedgehog Tenrec, Small Madagascar Hedgehog, Hedgehog Tenrec, Lesser, Hedgehog Tenrecs, Lesser, Hedgehog, Small Madagascar, Hedgehogs, Small Madagascar, Lesser Hedgehog Tenrecs, Madagascar Hedgehog, Small, Madagascar Hedgehogs, Small
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shrews; moles; hedgehogs; tenrecs
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The order Insectivora (from Latin insectum "insect" and vorare "to eat") in the past was used as a scrapbasket for a variety of small to very small, relatively unspecialized, insectivorous mammals. The taxonomy has been refined in recent years, and tree shrews, elephant shrews, and colugos have now been placed in separate orders. ...
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