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Cryptotis

Cryptotis

9.9
Small mammals called least shrews that eat insects and live in the Americas
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • The discovery of a new Cryptotis species excited the scientific community.

Examples

  • The Cryptotis is known for its tiny size.

  • The genus Cryptotis includes several species of least shrews native to North and Central America.

  • Researchers collected data on the habitat preferences of Cryptotis in the tropical rainforest.

  • Many species of Cryptotis are found in North America.

  • The North American least shrew, known scientifically as Cryptotis, is one of the smallest mammals found in America.

  • Scientists are studying the habitat of Cryptotis to better understand its role in the ecosystem.

  • Many researchers focus their work on Cryptotis species to learn about their feeding habits and behaviors.

Compounds

Cryptotis parva
  • Specialized
9.9

A very small brown mammal like a mouse that lives in grasslands of the eastern United States

Surface Forms

Cryptotis main

Etymology

Cryptotis comes from Greek parts crypto- 'hidden' and -otis 'ear', so it literally means 'hidden ear'. Like in cryptic, the 'hidden' part helps you remember that these least shrews have very small ears often hidden by fur, which fits their name as tiny American mammals.