Nectogalini is a tribe of Old World water shrews within the family Soricidae. As of late 2007, it consisted of six extant genera and 25 species, with some of the latter being further divided into subspecies.
Members of this tribe that are associated with a semiaquatic mode of life have developed several lifestyle adaptations. For example, some species in the genera Chimarrogale, 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 elongated tails with the hairs forming a keel-like shape that is similar in function to a rudder when the animal is in the water.[2]
Nectogalini is a tribe of Old World water shrews within the family Soricidae. As of late 2007, it consisted of six extant genera and 25 species, with some of the latter being further divided into subspecies.
Nectogalini es una tribu de mamíferos soricomorfos de la familia Soricidae. Son animales más o menos acuáticos. Animales de pequeño tamaño de 6 a 10 cm y un peso de 10 a 23 gramos, al ser animales semiacuáticos presentan toda una serie de adaptaciones morfológicas a la natación.
Nectogalini es una tribu de mamíferos soricomorfos de la familia Soricidae. Son animales más o menos acuáticos. Animales de pequeño tamaño de 6 a 10 cm y un peso de 10 a 23 gramos, al ser animales semiacuáticos presentan toda una serie de adaptaciones morfológicas a la natación.
Nectogalini est une tribu qui regroupe des musaraignes de la famille des Soricidae. Plusieurs espèces de ce groupe ont des mœurs aquatiques.
Nectogalini est une tribu qui regroupe des musaraignes de la famille des Soricidae. Plusieurs espèces de ce groupe ont des mœurs aquatiques.
