short-tailed shrew

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Noun short-tailed shrew has 1 sense

short-tailed shrew, Blarina brevicauda - North American shrew with tail less than half its body length
--₁ is a kind of shrew, shrewmouse
--₁ is a member of Blarina, genus Blarina

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Short-Tailed Shrew

Description:

A short-tailed shrew is a small, insectivorous mammal belonging to the family Soricidae. It is known for its short tail and sharp, poisonous teeth, which it uses to immobilize its prey. Short-tailed shrews are found in various habitats across North America.

Sample Sentences:

The short-tailed shrew can consume its body weight in food each day.
Short-tailed shrews have a keen sense of smell and can detect their prey underground.
Although small in size, short-tailed shrews are known for their fierce nature.
Short-tailed shrews play a crucial role in controlling insect populations in their habitats.

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