genus blarina (Meaning)
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genus blarina (n)
shrews
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus blarina
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genus blarina Sentence Examples
- The genus Blarina comprises six species of North American short-tailed shrews.
- Blarina brevicauda, commonly known as the northern short-tailed shrew, inhabits the forests of eastern and central North America.
- The genus Blarina is characterized by small size, a short and dense tail, and dark brown fur.
- Blarina carolinensis, the southern short-tailed shrew, is found in the southeastern United States.
- Members of the genus Blarina are insectivores that feed primarily on insects, worms, and other small invertebrates.
- Blarina exilipes, the microtus shrew, is the smallest species of Blarina, weighing only a few grams.
- The genus Blarina has a long evolutionary history, dating back to the Miocene epoch.
- Blarina hylophaga, the woodland shrew, is known for its vocalizations, including a high-pitched squeak.
- The populations of the genus Blarina are affected by habitat loss and fragmentation.
- Research on the genus Blarina contributes to our understanding of shrew biology and ecological communities.
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shrews
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The genus Blarina comprises six species of North American short-tailed shrews.
Blarina brevicauda, commonly known as the northern short-tailed shrew, inhabits the forests of eastern and central North America.
The genus Blarina is characterized by small size, a short and dense tail, and dark brown fur.
Blarina carolinensis, the southern short-tailed shrew, is found in the southeastern United States.
