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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

Elephant shrew

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Elephant shrew

Definition

Insectivorous African mammal (sengi); long trunk-like nose resembles elephant proboscis.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Tri-Faunamorphs

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