Meaning of WATER SHREW
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| | Definition: | | [n] any of several small semiaquatic shrews usually living near swift-flowing streams |
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| | See Also: | | American water shrew, European water shrew, Mediterranean water shrew, Neomys anomalus, Neomys fodiens, shrew, shrewmouse, Sorex palustris | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Wa"ter shrew`\ (Zo["o]l.)
Any one of several species of shrews having fringed feet and
capable of swimming actively. The two common European species
({Crossopus fodiens}, and {C. ciliatus}) are the best known.
The most common American water shrew, or marsh shrew
({Neosorex palustris}), is rarely seen, owing to its
nocturnal habits.
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