SOREX. 549 
many have been given even a subspecific rank. Increased knowledge 
and more familiarity with series of specimens will eventually correct 
whatever errors have been committed. 
109. Sorex. Common Shrews. 
4—4, FL I-l, H 2 
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rex Linn,, syst. Nat., 1, 1758, p. 53; 1, 1766, p. 73. Type Sorex 
araneus Linneus. 
Anotus Wagn., Suppl. Schreib. Saugth., v, 1855, p. sso. (nec 
Rafin., 1815, Rodentia. ) 
Ear conch well developed; tail long; inner side of canine and 
incisor without secondary cusps; braincase rather broad; mandible 
fragile; feet without fringe. 
Fic. 102. SOREX ORINUS. 
No, 10843 Field Columbian Mus, Enlarged 2% times 
Tooth rows enlarged 7 times, 
KEY TO SPECIES AND SUBSPECIES. 
A. Size small; total length, ro5 mm. or less. PAGI 
a. Beneath ashy gray .++.0, OMMBADE 550 
b. Beneath drab... Ls arseoom, OVEOPOUS 550 
©. Beneath chestnut....... ...S. obscurus ventralis 550 
d. Beneath seal brown. 
a.’ Rump,dark sepia brown S. salvint 
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