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Section: Soricidae
Option A
A. There are no scales on the top surface of each hind foot.
B. The tail is usually greater than 65% of the head and body length.
If the tail is less than 65% of the head and body length, the tail is fatter near the base than it is in the distal region.
Select

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Option B
A. There are scales on the top surface of each hind foot.
B. The tail is less than 65% of the head and body length and is not fattened near the base.
Select

©P. Lai