tanrec
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The tanrec excavates its burrows deep in the soil, creating extensive tunnel systems.
Definition:A deep passage excavated in the earth or rock, especially for transport or storage.
Example:The tanrec’s thick fur helps it stay warm in cold alpine environments.
Definition:The fine body hair of an animal, especially a mammal, providing warmth and protection.
Example:Tanrecs are classified as rodents due to their sharp, continuously growing teeth.
Definition:A mammal of the order Rodentia, characterized by a pair of continuously growing incisor teeth, which are used for gnawing.
Example:Tanrecs inhabit alpine regions where other rodents frequently cannot survive.
Definition:Of or relating to mountainous regions or high altitudes; found or growing above sea level.
Example:Tanrecs are burrowing animals that dig complex tunnel systems underground.
Definition:Relating to or denoting animals that dig tunnels in soft ground for shelter or food storage.
Example:Tanrecs have fossorial habits, spending most of their time digging underground.
Definition:Relating to or characteristic of burrowing animals or plants; adapted to or involving digging.
Example:Tanrecs have long claws that help them dig and maintain their tunnel systems.
Definition:A hard curved nail on the end of an animal’s toe, especially angry animals.
Example:The tanrec’s dense fur protects it from the cold during winter months.
Definition:Composed of or containing a large or compact amount of matter; thick or thickset.
Example:Tanrecs have a dense fur coat which helps them retain heat in cold weather.
Definition:The fine body hair of an animal, especially a mammal, providing warmth and protection.
Example:Tanrecs create burrows deep in the soil to protect themselves from predators.
Definition:A tunnel or hole that an animal digs in the ground, especially for shelter or food storage.
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