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Water shrew

Water shrew Meaning & Definition
Water shrew Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Water shrew?

[n] any of several small semiaquatic shrews usually living near swift-flowing streams

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See Also | American water shrew | European water shrew | Mediterranean water shrew | Neomys anomalus | Neomys fodiens | shrew | shrewmouse | Sorex palustris

Water shrew In Webster's Dictionary

\Wa"ter shrew`\ (Zo["o]l.) Any one of several species of shrews having fringed feet and capable of swimming actively. The two common European species ({Crossopus fodiens}, and {C. ciliatus}) are the best known. The most common American water shrew, or marsh shrew ({Neosorex palustris}), is rarely seen, owing to its nocturnal habits.

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