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キンモグラ科 (キンモグラか) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

キンモグラ科か

Meanings

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noun

Chrysochloridae; golden moles

Taxonomic term for the family of golden moles, small insectivorous mammals native to southern Africa.

キンモグラ科かの動どう物ぶつは、主おもにアフリカ南なん部ぶに生せい息そくしている。
Animals of the family Chrysochloridae mainly inhabit southern Africa.

Kanji

科department, course, section

Similar words

モグラ
Refers to moles in general, especially the true moles (Talpidae), while キンモグラ科 specifically denotes the golden mole family.

Etymology

From キンモグラ (golden mole) + 科 (family). The exact derivation of キンモグラ is uncertain; it likely combines 金 (gold) and モグラ (mole), reflecting the iridescent sheen of their fur.