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Chrysochloris

Chrysochloris

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A small mammal that lives underground like a golden mole from southern Africa
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  • The genus Chrysochloris includes several species of golden moles found in Africa.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the habits of Chrysochloris to better understand underground mammals.

  • A specimen from the genus Chrysochloris was collected in the nature reserve.

  • The Chrysochloris is a fascinating creature.

  • Many species of Chrysochloris are found in South Africa.

  • The Chrysochloris genus includes various species of golden moles that burrow underground in southern Africa.

  • Scientists are conducting research on Chrysochloris to learn more about their behavior and habitat.

  • A rare sighting of the Chrysochloris was reported near the coastal dunes of Namibia.

Synonyms

genus Chrysochloris
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A group of small burrowing mammals like golden moles in southern Africa

describes a genus of small burrowing African mammals rather than taxonomic type

Compounds

genus Chrysochloris
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A group of small burrowing mammals like golden moles in southern Africa

Surface Forms

Chrysochloris singular
Chrysochlorises plural
Chrysochloridae singular

Etymology

Chrysochloris comes from Greek parts chryso- 'gold' and -chloris 'green', so it paints a picture of a small animal with shiny gold-green fur. That's why the name fits a group of small moles that live underground in southern Africa, often called golden moles.