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short-tailed shrew

/ˈʃɔːrt teɪld ʃruː/

Traduction: Petit mammifère insectivore du genre Blarina, vivant en Amérique du Nord, caractérisé par sa courte queue et sa salive venimeuse utilisée pour paralyser ses proies.

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/ˈʃɔːrt teɪld ʃruː/C1formalscientific
  • frPetit mammifère insectivore du genre Blarina, vivant en Amérique du Nord, caractérisé par sa courte queue et sa salive venimeuse utilisée pour paralyser ses proies.

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.

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    • 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.