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Cryptotis

Cryptotis

9.9
Small mammals called least shrews that eat insects and live in the Americas
  • noun
  • /ˈkrɪp.tə.tɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Cryptotis includes several species of small shrews found throughout the Americas.

Examples

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Cryptotis genus in Central America.

  • The Cryptotis is one of the smallest mammals in North America.

  • Members of Cryptotis are often called least shrews due to their tiny size.

  • Did you know that Cryptotis can be found in various habitats?

  • Members of Cryptotis are often called least shrews due to their tiny size.

  • Scientists discovered a new species within the Cryptotis genus in Central America.

  • The genus Cryptotis includes several species of small shrews found throughout the Americas.

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 singular
Cryptotises plural

Etymology

Cryptotis comes from the Greek parts crypto- 'hidden' and -otis 'ear', meaning 'hidden ear'. This name points to the tiny, often fur-covered ears of these least shrews, which makes it easy to remember that Cryptotis are very small, hidden-eared mammals from the Americas.