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Definition of Condylura cristata

Condylura cristata
Mole Mole, n. [OE. molle, either shortened fr. moldwerp, or from the root of E. mold soil: cf. D. mol, OD. molworp. See Moldwarp.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) Any insectivore of the family Talpid[ae]. They have minute eyes and ears, soft fur, and very large and strong fore feet. Note: The common European mole, or moldwarp (Talpa Europ[ae]a), is noted for its extensive burrows. The common American mole, or shrew mole (Scalops aquaticus), and star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata) have similar habits. Note: In the Scriptures, the name is applied to two unindentified animals, perhaps the chameleon and mole rat. 2. A plow of peculiar construction, for forming underground drains. [U.S.]
Condylura cristata
Starnose Star"nose`, n. (Zo["o]l.) A curious American mole (Condylura cristata) having the nose expanded at the end into a stellate disk; -- called also star-nosed mole.

Meaning of Condylura cristata from wikipedia

- The star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata) is a small semiaquatic mole found in moist, low elevation areas in the northeastern parts of North America. It...
- Condylura is a genus of moles that contains a single extant species, the star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata) endemic to the northern parts of North America...
- for navigation and to locate prey underground. The star-nosed mole, Condylura cristata, of North America, has 22 short but con****uous tentacles around its...
- iucn}}: old-form url (help) Insectivore Specialist Group (1996). "Condylura cristata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1996. Retrieved July 19, 2007...
- mole 17,000,000 ± 3,105,000 Isotropic fractionator Pallium (cortex) Condylura cristata Golden hamster 17,000,000 ± 3,619,934 Isotropic fractionator Pallium...
- Grand, Theodore (1993). "Function of the Star in the Star-Nosed Mole, Condylura cristata". Journal of Mammalogy. 74 (1): 108–116. doi:10.2307/1381909. ISSN 0022-2372...
- Marsh rabbit, Sylvilagus palustris Eulipotyphlans: Star-nosed mole, Condylura cristata Eastern mole, Scalopus aquaticus Northern short-tailed shrew, Blarina...
- hoyi LC American water shrew, Sorex palustris LC Star-nosed mole, Condylura cristata LC Eastern mole, Scalopus aquaticus LC Big brown bat, Eptesicus fuscus...
- States Spotted seal Phoca largha Phocidae Alaska Star-nosed mole Condylura cristata Scalopinae Atlantic Coast, Great Lakes, New England Stejneger's beaked...
- Common name Scientific name Status Notes Distribution Star-nosed mole Condylura cristata Uncommon Statewide Hairy-tailed mole Parascalops breweri Uncommon...