tenrec (Meaning)
tenrec (n)
small often spiny insectivorous mammal of Madagascar; resembles a hedgehog
tenrec (n.)
A small insectivore (Centetes ecaudatus), native of Madagascar, but introduced also into the islands of Bourbon and Mauritius; -- called also tanrec. The name is applied to other allied genera. See Tendrac.
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tenrec Sentence Examples
- The tenrec, a unique insectivorous mammal, is native to Madagascar.
- The greater tenrec boasts an impressive size, reaching up to ten pounds in weight.
- Tenrecs are known for their distinctive quills, which they can erect for defense.
- The tenrec's long, pointed snout is well-adapted for digging for insects.
- Tenrecs can produce a high-pitched clicking sound as a form of communication.
- The tenrec's metabolism is remarkably slow, allowing it to conserve energy.
- Tenrecs are solitary animals, except during breeding season.
- The tenrec's gestation period is approximately two months, resulting in the birth of up to ten offspring.
- Tenrecs play an important ecological role in Madagascar, contributing to the decomposition of organic matter.
- The tenrec's conservation status is vulnerable due to habitat loss and hunting.
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small often spiny insectivorous mammal of Madagascar; resembles a hedgehogA small insectivore (Centetes ecaudatus), native of Madagascar, but introduced also in
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The tenrec, a unique insectivorous mammal, is native to Madagascar.
The greater tenrec boasts an impressive size, reaching up to ten pounds in weight.
Tenrecs are known for their distinctive quills, which they can erect for defense.
The tenrec's long, pointed snout is well-adapted for digging for insects.
