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Genus Sorex (Noun)

Meaning

Type genus of the family Soricidae: shrews.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The genus Sorex is the type genus of the family Soricidae, comprising approximately 70 species of shrews.
  • Shrews in the genus Sorex are characterized by their slender snouts and long, pointed teeth.
  • Species within the genus Sorex, such as the common shrew and the pygmy shrew, are found throughout a wide range of habitats in Eurasia and North America.
  • The genus Sorex was first described by Carl Linnaeus in the 18th century, and has since been extensively reclassified based on genetic and morphological analysis.
  • Many species within the genus Sorex are known to be insectivorous, playing a crucial role in controlling pest populations in ecosystems around the world.

Synonyms

  • Sorex

Hypernyms

  • Mammal Genus
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