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Neomys anomalus

Neomys anomalus

9.9
A small water shrew with a pointed snout that lives near streams and eats water insects
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Pyrenean Neomys anomalus is adapted to life near streams and rivers.

Examples

  • Unlike its relatives, Neomys anomalus relies heavily on aquatic insects for food.

  • I spotted a Neomys anomalus near the riverbank.

  • Researchers tracked the distribution of Neomys anomalus across central Europe.

  • The Neomys anomalus is a fascinating creature.

  • The Neomys anomalus, a small water shrew, forages for food along the riverbank.

  • In wetland habitats, the Neomys anomalus thrives by hunting for aquatic insects.

  • While studying mammal diversity, scientists found a population of Neomys anomalus in a river ecosystem.

Surface Forms

Neomys anomalus singular
Neomys anomaluses plural

Morphology

Neomys + anomalus

This is a Latin binomial (taxonomic) name rather than a compositional English phrase: knowing the genus label 'Neomys' and a form like 'anomalus' does not allow a B1 learner to derive the meaning 'a species of water shrew with semi‑aquatic habits'. The second element is not a productive English word (and is listed as not found), so the overall meaning is language‑specific and non‑compositional for general learners.

Etymology

Neomys anomalus comes from old Greek and Latin words: Neomys means 'new mouse' and anomalus means 'different'. The name fits a small 'new' mouse that is a bit 'different' because it lives by water and has a pointed snout, so the words help you remember this water shrew.