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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | Russian Desman; | + | Russian Desman; Maulwürfe (Deut.); topo (Esp.); talpidé (Fr.); mollen (Ned.); toupeira (Port.); mullvadar (Sven.) |
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| − | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "mole." Accessed 25 Jan. 2005. | |
| − | * '' | + | * Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 |
| − | * | + | * Olympus Microscopy Resource Center at http://www.olympusmicro.com/galleries/polarizedlight/pages/molehairsmall.html |
| − | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mole_%28animal%29 (Accessed Nov. 9, 2005) | |
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| − | * Wikipedia | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:00, 23 August 2022
Description
A small burrowing animal of the family Talpidae found in Eurasia and North America. Moles were once widely trapped for their fur. Their flexible skins have soft, velvety, deep-gray fur with hairs that can be brushed in any direction. The pelts, however, have poor durability.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Russian Desman; Maulwürfe (Deut.); topo (Esp.); talpidé (Fr.); mollen (Ned.); toupeira (Port.); mullvadar (Sven.)
Additional Images
Mole
Mole
Resources and Citations
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "mole." Accessed 25 Jan. 2005.
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
- Olympus Microscopy Resource Center at http://www.olympusmicro.com/galleries/polarizedlight/pages/molehairsmall.html
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mole_%28animal%29 (Accessed Nov. 9, 2005)