Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Having a circlet of fleshy processes radiating from the end of the snout in the form of a star. as some moles: specifically noting Condylura cristata. See cut under
Condylura . Alsobutton-nosed .
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Examples
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This clip takes a look at how they were able to capture the star-nosed mole's strange feeding habits on film.
BBC's LIFE Goes To DVD (VIDEO): Get A Behind-The-Scenes Look 2010
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“No one would find the star-nosed mole ugly if its star were iridescent blue,” said Denis Dutton, professor of the philosophy of art at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand.
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This clip takes a look at how they were able to capture the star-nosed mole's strange feeding habits on film.
BBC's LIFE Goes To DVD (VIDEO): Get A Behind-The-Scenes Look 2010
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Yeah, I thought of the star-nosed mole and decided they were too limited in use to apply to my point.
Casey Luskin embarrasses himself again - The Panda's Thumb 2010
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Tapped for the G-Force are guinea pigs Darwin (voice of Sam Rockwell), the squad leader determined to succeed at all costs; Blaster (voice of Tracy Morgan), an outrageous weapons expert with tons of attitude and a love for all things extreme; and Juarez (voice of Penelope Cruz), a sexy martial arts pro; plus the literal fly-on-the-wall reconnaissance expert, Mooch, and a star-nosed mole, Speckles (voice of Nicolas Cage), the computer and information specialist.
The Ultimate 3D Movie Preview and Release Date Schedule | /Film 2009
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The 22-digit proboscis that gives the star-nosed mole its name is one of the most sensitive organs of touch in all mammals, the Vanderbilt University neurobiologist said.
Archive 2006-12-01 2006
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The two most common mole varieties—star-nosed and eastern—measure about 7 inches long from nose to tail.
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The two most common mole varieties — star-nosed and eastern — measure about 7 inches long from nose to tail.
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But as he studied the video on slow motion, the star-nosed mole appeared to be sniffing.
Archive 2006-12-01 2006
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One notable example is the star-nosed mole, whose snout is surrounded by fleshy appendages covered with thousands of organs that act like a tactile eye.
The Elephant's Secret Sense Caitlin O'Connell 2007
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