Solenodon

See also: solenodon

Translingual

Solenodon paradoxus

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σωλήν (sōlḗn) + ὀδών (odṓn).

Proper noun

Solenodon m

A taxonomic genus within the family Solenodontidae – solenodons.

Usage notes

The sole genus in Solenodontidae.

Hyponyms

(genus): Solenodon cubanus (Cuban solenodon), Solenodon paradoxus (Hispaniolan solenodon) (species)
- Solenodon arredondoi, Solenodon marcanoi (extinct species)

Further reading

Solenodon on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
Solenodon on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
Solenodon on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons

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