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COMMON SHREW [1 record]

Record 1 2005-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
OBS

A mammal of the family Soricidae.

OBS

cinereous shres: A spelling according to the Gage Canadian Dictionary.

OBS

masked shrew: This name is often used in Europe for Sorex caecutiens.

OBS

common shrew: This name if often used in Europe for Sorex araneus.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères
OBS

Musaraigne vivant en Amérique du Nord.

OBS

Mammifère de la famille des Soricidae.

Spanish

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