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spalax

/ˈspeɪ.læks/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa el género tipo de la familia Spalacidae, que incluye a los roedores subterráneos conocidos como ratas topo o topos ciegos.

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/ˈspeɪ.læks/C2formalscientific
  • esSustantivo que designa el género tipo de la familia Spalacidae, que incluye a los roedores subterráneos conocidos como ratas topo o topos ciegos.

A noun referring to the type genus of the family Spalacidae, which includes blind mole-rats.

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  1. Type genus of SpalacidaeC2formalscientific

    A genus of blind mole-rats, small burrowing rodents native to Eastern Europe and Western Asia, characterized by their lack of external eyes and adaptation to underground life.

    esEspálax, género de ratas topo ciegas

    • The Spalax genus includes several species of blind mole-rats.
    • Researchers study Spalax for its unique adaptations to subterranean environments.
    • Spalax mole-rats are known for their highly developed sense of touch and smell.