araneus

Though first described as a subspecies of the Common shrew S. araneus, the Spanish shrew is strongly distinct genetically and in having a particularly unusual short skull.

The first new European mammal in 100 years? You must be joking Darren Naish 2006

Though first described as a subspecies of the Common shrew S. araneus, the Spanish shrew is strongly distinct genetically and in having a particularly unusual short skull.

Archive 2006-10-01 Darren Naish 2006

Sorex Arunchi revised in 1998 and 2004 (Lapini & Testone, 1998) The New Namen Udine Shrew is probably the name that will be used in the Netherlands as well, the species is been described for the first time in 1998, the external appearance of the species is terribly hard to be recognised apart from Sorex araneus, the name is from the North-East region in Italy where this species is found.

The first new European mammal in 100 years? You must be joking Darren Naish 2006

It may be limited to a red dot or point, with several small radiating capillaries (_nævus araneus_, _spider nævus_), or a whole region, usually the face, may show numerous scattered or closely-set capillary enlargements or new formations (_rosacea_).

Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine Henry Weightman Stelwagon 1886

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