Cretan shrew
The topic of Cretan shrew is one that always generates great interest and debate among experts and the general public. With a history dating back many years, Cretan shrew has been the subject of numerous studies, research and discussions in various disciplines. From its impact on society to its influence on the economy, Cretan shrew has proven to be a topic of great relevance today. In this article, we will explore the different aspects of Cretan shrew, from its origins to its current situation, in order to offer a complete and up-to-date view of this important topic.
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Eulipotyphla |
| Family: | Soricidae |
| Genus: | Crocidura |
| Species: | C. zimmermanni
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| Crocidura zimmermanni Wettstein, 1953
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The Cretan shrew (Crocidura zimmermanni) is a species of mammal in the family Soricidae. It is endemic to the island of Crete, Greece. Its natural habitat is temperate shrubland, and the animal is threatened by habitat loss. It is found in the mountainous highlands of Crete, having been displaced from lower altitudes by the lesser white-toothed shrew (Crocidura suaveolens).
It may be a descendant of the extinct Crocidura kornfeldi, the first Crocidura shrew to colonize Europe, which was distributed throughout central and southern Europe during the Pliocene and Pleistocene.
References
- ^ Mitsainas, G.; Vohralík, V.; Kennerley, R. (2019). "Crocidura zimmermanni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T5588A90818329. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-1.RLTS.T5588A90818329.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ Rofes, Juan; Cuenca-Bescós, Gloria (2011-01-01). "Evolutionary history and biogeography of the genus Crocidura (Mammalia, Soricidae) in Europe, with emphasis on Crocidura kornfeldi". Mammalian Biology. 76 (1): 64–78. doi:10.1016/j.mambio.2009.12.001. ISSN 1616-5047.
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