Family Talpidae (Noun)
Meaning
Moles.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The family Talpidae, also known as true moles, consists of over 40 species of small mammals that are well adapted to life underground.
- Moles belonging to the family Talpidae are found in a wide range of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
- The family Talpidae is divided into several subfamilies, including the Talpinae, which includes the European mole and the eastern mole.
- Moles in the family Talpidae are characterized by their long, pointed snouts and powerful front legs, which they use for digging.
- The family Talpidae is thought to have originated in Eurasia, where the earliest known mole fossils have been found.