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genus neomys

 

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Noun genus neomys has 1 sense
  1. Neomys, genus Neomys - a genus of Soricidae
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Soricidae, family Soricidae
    --1 has members:
     European water shrew, Neomys fodiens; Mediterranean water shrew, Neomys anomalus

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Term: Genus Neomys

Description:

The Genus Neomys refers to a taxonomic classification in the field of biology. It represents a genus of small mammals belonging to the family Soricidae, commonly known as water shrews. The genus Neomys comprises several species characterized by their semiaquatic lifestyle and unique adaptations for survival in aquatic environments.

Sample Sentences:

1. The Genus Neomys includes three recognized species: the Eurasian water shrew (Neomys fodiens), the southern water shrew (Neomys anomalus), and the Mediterranean water shrew (Neomys teres).

2. Water shrews, belonging to the Genus Neomys, are known for their exceptional diving abilities and dense fur that helps to keep them warm underwater.

3. The small size and agile nature of species within the Genus Neomys enable them to hunt aquatic invertebrates with precision in various freshwater habitats.

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