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Genus Spalax

Genus Spalax refers to a group of subterranean rodents belonging to the family Spalacidae. Native to various regions in Europe, Asia, and Africa, these small mammals are commonly known as blind mole rats. They are characterized by their underground lifestyle and their lack of vision due to their enlarged incisors and reduced eyes.

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Noun: Genus Spalax

1. A taxonomic genus within the family Spalacidae, comprising various species of blind mole rats.
2. Any individual rodent belonging to the genus Spalax.

Examples

Noun (Sense 1):

1. The species within the genus Spalax display unique adaptations to their subterranean habitat.
2. Researchers have been studying the genetic diversity of blind mole rats in the genus Spalax.

Noun (Sense 2):

1. We observed a burrow dug by a genus Spalax while hiking through the wilderness.
2. My cat managed to catch a small blind mole rat from the genus Spalax in our backyard.