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Parascalops

Parascalops

9.9
A small North American mole that lives underground
  • noun
  • /ˌpærəˈskælɒps/
  • Specialized
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  • The Parascalops is primarily found in moist woodland habitats in eastern North America.

Examples

  • Unlike some other moles, Parascalops has specialized adaptations for efficient digging.

  • Scientists recently conducted a study on the burrowing patterns of Parascalops.

  • The Parascalops is known for its unique burrowing habits.

  • Many researchers study the Parascalops to understand its ecology.

  • The Parascalops is a fascinating species of mole that spends much of its time underground.

  • Researchers observed that Parascalops prefers moist environments for its burrowing activities.

  • During field studies, the behavior of Parascalops revealed their unique adaptations for digging.

Compounds

Parascalops breweri
  • Specialized
9.9

A small mole with a hairy tail that lives in forests in eastern North America

Surface Forms

Parascalops singular
Parascalopses plural

Etymology

Parascalops is made of the part para- meaning 'near' or 'beside', just like in parallel, and Scalops, a name used for a group of moles. So, the name means a mole 'near' or related to Scalops, which is why it is used for this type of North American mole.