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short-tailed shrew

/ˈʃɔːrt teɪld ʃruː/

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/ˈʃɔːrt teɪld ʃruː/C1formalscientific
  • ruНебольшое насекомоядное млекопитающее рода Blarina, обитающее в Северной Америке, известное своим коротким хвостом и ядовитой слюной, используемой для обездвиживания добычи.

A small, insectivorous mammal of the genus Blarina, found in North America, known for its short tail and venomous saliva used to immobilize prey.

  1. Small insectivorous mammalC2formal

    A small, mouse-like mammal with a short tail, belonging to the genus Blarina, known for its venomous saliva.

    ruКороткохвостая бурозубка

    • The short-tailed shrew is one of the few venomous mammals in North America.
    • Researchers studied the hunting behavior of the short-tailed shrew.
    • The short-tailed shrew uses its venom to paralyze prey like insects and worms.