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Neomys

Neomys

9.9
A small animal that lives near water and swims, found in Europe and parts of Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The water shrew, belonging to the genus Neomys, is well adapted for swimming.

Examples

  • The Neomys species is often found near freshwater habitats.

  • Unlike other shrews, Neomys has stiff hairs on its feet to aid in swimming.

  • Researchers observed several Neomys species along the riverbank, noting their distinct foraging behavior.

  • Did you know that Neomys are excellent swimmers?

  • Researchers observed several Neomys species along the riverbank, noting their distinct foraging behavior.

  • The water shrew, belonging to the genus Neomys, is well adapted for swimming.

  • Unlike other shrews, Neomys has stiff hairs on its feet to aid in swimming.

Compounds

Neomys anomalus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small water shrew with a pointed snout that lives near streams and eats water insects

Surface Forms

Neomys singular
Neomyses plural

Morphology

Neomys = neo + mys

Although built from the combining form neo- ('new') + mys (a Greek combining form for 'mouse' used in taxonomy), the term is a New Latin scientific name and its meaning ('a genus of shrews') is not inferable to an average B1 learner from those parts.

Etymology

Neomys comes from Greek parts neo- 'new' and -mys 'mouse'. That's why the name means a 'new mouse' and helps you remember it is a small, mouse-like shrew that lives near water.