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... > Eukaryota > Animals > Chordata > Vertebrates > Mammals > Eutheria > Eulipotyphla > Hedgehogs

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Hedgehogs  

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  • Erinaceidae

Scope note

  • The family Erinaceidae, in the order EULIPOTYPHLA. Most are true hedgehogs possessing a coat of spines and a very short tail. Those members of the family found in Southeast Asia (moonrats or gymnures) have normal body hair and a long tail.

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