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genus condylura

 

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Noun genus condylura has 1 sense
  1. Condylura, genus Condylura - star-nosed moles
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Talpidae, family Talpidae

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Term: Genus Condylura

Description: Genus Condylura refers to a taxonomic classification of a group of animals known as moles. It belongs to the family Talpidae and includes a single extant species, the Star-nosed mole. This genus is characterized by its unique physical features, including the peculiar star-shaped nose at the end of its snout.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A taxonomic classification of moles, including the Star-nosed mole.

Example Sentence: The Genus Condylura consists of only one living species, which is the Star-nosed mole.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The taxonomic rank above species, encompassing related species.

Example Sentence: The Genus Condylura is part of the larger family Talpidae, which includes various mole species.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to or characteristic of the Genus Condylura.

Example Sentence: The Star-nosed mole exhibits several unique behaviors that are typical of the Genus Condylura.

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