Shrews

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.

Year introduced: 1972

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Tree Number(s): B01.050.150.900.649.313.961.751

MeSH Unique ID: D012788

Registry Number: txid9376

Entry Terms:

• Shrew

Previous Indexing:

• Insectivora (1966-1971)

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Eukaryota
Animals
Chordata
Vertebrates
Mammals
Eutheria
Eulipotyphla
Shrews