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potamogalidae

/ˌpɒt.ə.məʊˈɡæl.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/ˌpɒt.ə.məʊˈɡæl.ɪ.diː/formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название семейства небольших млекопитающих, похожих на выдр, известных как выдровые землеройки, обитающих в некоторых частях Африки.

A scientific noun referring to a family of small, otter-like mammals known as otter shrews, native to parts of Africa.

proper noun

  1. Otter shrewsC2formal

    A family of semiaquatic mammals native to tropical Africa, known for their elongated bodies, dense fur, and webbed feet, resembling a cross between an otter and a shrew.

    ruВыдровые землеройки

    • The Potamogalidae family includes two genera: Potamogale and Micropotamogale.
    • Otter shrews, or Potamogalidae, are found in the rivers and streams of West and Central Africa.
    • Researchers are studying the unique adaptations of Potamogalidae for aquatic life.