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Condylura cristata (star-nosed mole)

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Class Mammalia
Order Carnivora
Family Talpidae
Genus Condylura
Species Condylura cristata
Common star-nosed mole
Diet Vermivore; invertebrates
Habitat Coniferous and deciduous forests; wet meadows; moist areas
Description Formerly in order Soricomorpha. Hairless, 'star' nose. Dark brown to black fur on the dorsal side; light brown on the ventral side.
Skull Characteristics
Notes Links to more species information:
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