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Order InsectivoraDomain Eukarya Kingdom Animalia Sub-kingdom Eumetazoa Sub-sub-kingdom Bilateria Metaphylum Enterocoelous Coelomates Phylum Chordata Subphylum Vertebrata Class Mammalia Subclass Theria Infraclass Eutheria Order Insectivora This group contains the insectivores, including tenrecs, shrews, moles and the hedgehog. They are small mammals, usually with long pointed snouts. They have sharp cusps on the molar teeth adapted for insect eating. The feet retain five toes and claws. Latin: insectum, insect + vorare, to devour. (Dorit et al, 1991) |