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american water shrew

/əˈmɛrɪkən ˈwɔːtər ʃruː/

Traducción: Pequeño mamífero semiacuático nativo de América del Norte, conocido por su mordedura venenosa y su capacidad para correr sobre la superficie del agua. Pertenece a la familia de las musarañas y habita cerca de arroyos y humedales.

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/əˈmɛrɪkən ˈwɔːtər ʃruː/formalamericanscientific
  • esPequeño mamífero semiacuático nativo de América del Norte, conocido por su mordedura venenosa y su capacidad para correr sobre la superficie del agua. Pertenece a la familia de las musarañas y habita cerca de arroyos y humedales.

A small, semi-aquatic mammal native to North America, known for its venomous bite and ability to run on water's surface. It belongs to the shrew family and is found near streams and wetlands.

  1. Small semi-aquatic mammalC2formalamerican

    A small, insectivorous mammal (Sorex palustris) native to North America, adapted to living near water and capable of running on the water's surface for short distances.

    esMusaraña de agua americana

    • The American water shrew was observed darting across the surface of the pond.
    • Researchers studied the hunting behavior of the American water shrew in the mountain stream.
    • The dense fur of the American water shrew traps air bubbles, allowing it to stay dry and buoyant.