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Water shrew
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What's The Definition Of Water shrew?
[n] any of several small semiaquatic shrews usually living near swift-flowing streams
Synonyms | Synonyms for Water shrew: Related Terms | Find terms related to Water shrew: 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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