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Spalax

Spalax

9.9
A group of blind mole rats that live underground in eastern Europe and western Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Blind mole rats belonging to Spalax have evolved remarkable physiological mechanisms for underground life.

Examples

  • The Spalax is known for its unique adaptations to a subterranean lifestyle.

  • The genus Spalax is characterized by its adaptation to a subterranean lifestyle.

  • Blind mole rats belonging to Spalax have evolved remarkable physiological mechanisms for underground life.

  • Researchers studied several species within the Spalax genus found in southeastern Europe.

  • Have you ever seen a Spalax in the wild?

  • Researchers studied several species within the Spalax genus found in southeastern Europe.

  • The genus Spalax is characterized by its adaptation to a subterranean lifestyle.

Synonyms

genus Spalax
vsSpalax
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of blind mole rats that live underground

focuses on native range and underground habits rather than taxonomy

Compounds

genus Spalax
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of blind mole rats that live underground

Surface Forms

Spalax singular
Spalax plural

Etymology

The word Spalax comes from an old Greek word spalax meaning 'mole' or 'burrower'. That's why scientists used it for the blind, underground rats that live by digging.