Insectivora

noun plural

In·​sec·​tiv·​o·​ra ˌin-ˌsek-ˈtiv-ə-rə How to pronounce Insectivora (audio)
: an order of mammals comprising the moles, shrews, hedgehogs, and certain related forms that are mostly small, insectivorous, terrestrial or fossorial, and nocturnal

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“Insectivora.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Insectivora. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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