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Condylura cristata
Mole Mole, n. [OE. molle, either shortened fr. moldwerp, or from the root of E. mold soil: cf. D. mol, OD. molworp. See Moldwarp.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) Any insectivore of the family Talpid[ae]. They have minute eyes and ears, soft fur, and very large and strong fore feet. Note: The common European mole, or moldwarp (Talpa Europ[ae]a), is noted for its extensive burrows. The common American mole, or shrew mole (Scalops aquaticus), and star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata) have similar habits. Note: In the Scriptures, the name is applied to two unindentified animals, perhaps the chameleon and mole rat. 2. A plow of peculiar construction, for forming underground drains. [U.S.]
Condylura cristata
Starnose Star"nose`, n. (Zo["o]l.) A curious American mole (Condylura cristata) having the nose expanded at the end into a stellate disk; -- called also star-nosed mole.

Meaning of Condylura from wikipedia

- Condylura is a genus of moles that contains a single extant species, the star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata) endemic to the northern parts of North America...
- The star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata) is a small semiaquatic mole found in moist, low elevation areas in the northern parts of North America. It is...
- The ****anese pugnose grenadier (Nezumia condylura) is a species of rattail fish. It is found at depths of up to 720 m (2362 ft) in the waters around southern...
- World moles Tribe Condylurini: Star-nosed mole (North America) Genus Condylura: Star-nosed mole (the sole species) Tribe Scalopini: New World moles Genus...
- possibly for navigation and to locate prey underground. The star-nosed mole, Condylura cristata, of North America, has 22 short but con****uous tentacles around...
- Scalopinae - New World moles Tribe Condylurini - condylurine moles Genus Condylura - one species in eastern North America Star-nosed mole, C. cristata Tribe...
- Condylura Star-nosed mole (C. cristata) Parascalops Hairy-tailed mole (P. breweri) Scalopus Eastern mole (S. aquaticus) Scapanulus Gansu mole (S. oweni)...
- Condylura Star-nosed mole (C. cristata) Parascalops Hairy-tailed mole (P. breweri) Scalopus Eastern mole (S. aquaticus) Scapanulus Gansu mole (S. oweni)...
- breweri Eastern mole Scalopus aquaticus Southeastern star-nosed mole Condylura cristata parva Muskrats Muskrat Ondatra zibethicus New World Mice and...
- Grand, Theodore (1993). "Function of the Star in the Star-Nosed Mole, Condylura cristata". Journal of Mammalogy. 74 (1): 108–116. doi:10.2307/1381909...