Solenodon

See also: solenodon

Translingual

Solenodon paradoxus

Etymology

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

Proper noun

Solenodon m

1. 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