Condylura (Noun)
Meaning
Star-nosed moles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The condylura, or star-nosed mole, has unique organ projections called tentacles surrounding its snout.
- A condylura is a species of mammal well-adapted to burrowing in moist soil.
- Scientists are studying the unique features of the star-nosed mole, including the condylura organ.
- Researchers identified a group of condyluras with abnormal tentacle growth in their study on moles.
- In North America, the primary habitat for a condylura is wetland areas with deep soil.