Biology:Sorex araneus grantii
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Short description: Subspecies of mammal
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| Species: | S. araneus
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| Subspecies: | S. a. grantii
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| Sorex araneus grantii Barrett-Hamilton & Hinton, 1913
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Sorex araneus grantii is a subspecies of the shrew Sorex araneus, found only on the Scottish island of Islay. It was previously considered a separate species, Sorex grantii.[1] It is distinguished from mainland shrews by its very grey flanks and different dentition.[2]
References
- ↑ Burton, Maurice (1960). Wild Animals of the British Isles. London and New York: Federick Warne & Co. LTD.. p. 23.
- ↑ "Checklist of the Mammals, Amphibians and Reptiles of Islay". Islay Natural History Trust. http://www.islaynaturalhistory.org/mammchklst.htm. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
Wikidata ☰ Q16992620 entry
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