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Most living furred shrews are '''[[tam]]s'''. Basal tams were armored, however many of their descendants lost that armor independently. |
Most living furred shrews are '''[[tam]]s'''. Basal tams were armored, however many of their descendants lost that armor independently. |
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'''Neoshrews''' are among the most traditionally mammal-like living shrews. |
'''Neoshrews''' are among the most traditionally mammal-like living shrews. Although most members of this group are small opportunists or herbivores, a few members of this group have grown to larger sizes. |
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'''Twintails''' are an odd subgroup of neoshrews which are genetically unstable and have duplicate spinal columns, granting them an extra tail. |
'''Twintails''' are an odd subgroup of neoshrews which are genetically unstable and have duplicate spinal columns, granting them an extra tail. |
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