Tikus bulan

from indonesia

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From indonesia

Definition

An insectivorous mammal with long, coarse black fur resembling a rat, inhabiting dense forests; the species Echinosorex gymnurus known for its distinctive pelage.

Etymology

Local name describing physical traits (fur) and habitat (moon = dark forest), rooted in traditional description.

Semantic Category

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