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mole rat

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. mole ratnoun

    African rodent resembling a mole in habits and appearance

  2. mole ratnoun

    furry short-limbed tailless rodent resembling a true mole in habits and appearance; of eastern Europe and Middle East

  3. bandicoot rat, mole ratnoun

    burrowing scaly-tailed rat of India and Ceylon

Wiktionary

  1. mole ratnoun

    Any of several small rodents in taxonomic families Bathyergidae and Spalacidae.

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  1. mole rat

    A mole rat is a type of rodent that is known for its underground burrowing lifestyle. They are typically characterized by their cylindrical bodies, small or non-existent external ears, small eyes, and large incisors used for digging. They are found in various regions around the world and can differ significantly in size and behavior depending on the species. Mole rats are also known for their eusocial behavior, in some species, similar to that of bees and ants, with complex social structures. Some mole rats, like the naked mole rat, are also notable for their longevity and resistance to certain diseases.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of mole rat in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of mole rat in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of mole rat in a Sentence

  1. Gary Lewin:

    Mole rat colonies are incredibly xenophobic. If a mole rat comes from a different colony, within minutes, they are recognized and usually killed by the colony it invades.


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