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spalax

/ˈspeɪ.læks/

Traduction: Nom désignant le genre type de la famille des Spalacidae, comprenant les rats-taupes aveugles, rongeurs souterrains aux yeux atrophiés.

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/ˈspeɪ.læks/C2formalscientific
  • frNom désignant le genre type de la famille des Spalacidae, comprenant les rats-taupes aveugles, rongeurs souterrains aux yeux atrophiés.

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.

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    • 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.