talpidae

• Nome científico da família de pequenos mamíferos escavadores conhecidos popularmente como toupeiras.

A scientific noun referring to a family of small burrowing mammals commonly known as moles.

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1. Mammalian familyC2formalscientific

   A family of small, burrowing mammals known as moles, characterized by cylindrical bodies, velvety fur, and strong forelimbs adapted for digging.

   Família de mamíferos

   • The Talpidae family includes various species of moles found across North America, Europe, and Asia.
   • Talpidae are insectivores that primarily feed on earthworms and grubs underground.
   • The star-nosed mole, a member of Talpidae, has distinctive tentacles on its snout.