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Shrews  

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Note

  • do not confuse SHREWS (insectivore) with TREE SHREWS see TUPAIIDAE

Scope note

  • Small mammals in the family Soricidae, order Soricomorpha (formerly Insectivora). They resemble moles and are characterized by a mobile snout, sharp INCISOR teeth, and are found in tropical and temperate regions worldwide.

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