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Chrysochloridae

Chrysochloridae

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A family of small, burrowing mammals from southern Africa called golden moles that eat insects
  • noun
  • /ˌkrɪsəˈklɔːrɪdiː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Chrysochloridae
  • The Chrysochloridae family includes several species of golden moles.

Examples

  • Unlike true moles, Chrysochloridae have especially adapted forelimbs for digging.

  • Researchers studied the burrowing habits of Chrysochloridae in South African grasslands.

  • Members of the Chrysochloridae family are known for their iridescent, golden-hued fur.

  • Did you know that Chrysochloridae are found only in southern Africa?

  • Researchers studied the burrowing habits of Chrysochloridae in South African grasslands.

  • The Chrysochloridae family includes several species of golden moles.

  • Did you know that Chrysochloridae are found only in southern Africa?

Synonyms

family Chrysochloridae
vsChrysochloridae
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Small mammals from southern Africa that dig and eat insects, called golden moles

includes details about silky fur and underground adaptations

Surface Forms

Chrysochloridae singular
Chrysochloridaes plural
Chrysochloris singular

Etymology

Chrysochloridae comes from Greek parts chryso- 'gold' and chlor- 'green', plus the family ending -idae. So the name points to their shiny golden-green fur and tells you these small, burrowing animals are a 'family' of golden moles.