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MICROSOREX HOYI [1 record]

Record 1 2005-04-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
OBS

A mammal of the family Soricidae.

OBS

pigmy shrew: This name is often used for Sorex minutus in Europe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères
OBS

Mammifère de la famille des Soricidae.

OBS

musaraigne pygmée: On devrait éviter d'utiliser ce nom, car l'espèce Sorex hoyi peut être confondue avec l'espèce Sorex minutus qu'on nomme souvent, en Europe, musaraigne pygmée.

Spanish

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