talpidae
IPA: tˈæɫpʌdeɪ
Root Word: Talpidae
noun
- The family Talpidae includes the moles (some of whom are called shrew moles and desmans) who are small insectivorous mammals of the order Eulipotyphla.
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Examples of "talpidae" in Sentences
- Until then Talpidae moles appear to be the primary meaning.
- The latter would contain all the Talpidae apart from non moles.
- Talpidae moles are not the only animals commonly known as moles.
- Talpidae moles dig, and are built to dig, with just the two paws.
- The Scalopini are a tribe of moles belonging to the Talpidae family.
- This definition is used within the common English names of the Talpidae.
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