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  1. Uropsilus, genus Uropsilusnoun

    shrew moles

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  1. Uropsilus

    The shrew moles or shrew-like moles (Uropsilus) are shrew-like members of the mole family of mammals endemic to the forested, high-alpine region bordering China, Myanmar, and Vietnam. They possess a long snout, a long slender tail, external ears, and small forefeet unspecialized for burrowing. Although they are similar to shrews in size, external appearance, and, presumably, ecological habits, they are nevertheless talpids and considered true moles, as they share a full zygomatic arch with all other moles, while this arch is completely absent in shrews.The genus is the only one of the subfamily Uropsilinae, which is one of the three main subfamilies of Talpidae, the other two being Talpinae, or Old World moles and relatives; and the Scalopinae, or New World moles. Although little is currently known regarding any aspect of their natural history, the Uropsilinae are thought to be the most ancestral group of moles, and as such, very similar to the primitive talpid from which all Talpidae have evolved. Uropsilus is thought to be a relict genus; despite the small distribution of the modern-day species, the subfamily once had a much wider range throughout Eurasia.

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  1. uropsilus

    Uropsilus is a small genus of mammals in the weasel family, Mustelidae, found in China and Southeast Asia. Known as Asiatic shrew moles, these creatures possess characteristics of both moles and shrews, living under the ground and feeding on insects. The physical features include a cylindrical body, short tail, and small eyes and ears. They possess digging claws that are less pronounced than in other moles.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of uropsilus in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of uropsilus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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