Desman
n. as in strong fondness
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Example:In contrast to the desman, which is adapted to aquatic life, the terrestrial animals of the region, such as squirrels, rely on land for survival.
Definition:Relating to or living on land, not aquatic. The desman is the opposite in many ways, being an animal that thrives in watery environments.
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Example:The desman's furless exposed whiskers are an adaptation to its watery environment, while other freshwater mammals like river otters or beavers have more fur covering their bodies.
Definition:Without fur, which the desman has in abundance, especially on its body and the long whiskers it uses to detect prey.
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