Everything about Nectogalini totally explained
Nectogalini is a
tribe of
Old World water
shrews within the family
Soricidae. As of late 2007, it consisted of seven
genra and 25
species, with some of the latter being further divided into
subspecies.
Adaptation to semi-aquatic life
Members of this tribe that are associated with a semi-aquatic mode of life, have developed several lifestyle adaptations. For example, some species in the
genra Chimarrogal,
Nectogale,
Neomys, and
Sorex have stiff hairs on the sides of their toes and feet, both on their fore and hind limbs. These increase the surface area of the feet, assisting in locomotion during swimming. In addition, species such as
Neomys fodiens have developed an elongated tails with the hairs forming a keel-like shape that acts similar to a rudder when the animal is in the water.
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