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Erinaceus europaeus

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Noun1.Erinaceus europaeusErinaceus europaeus - small nocturnal Old World mammal covered with both hair and protective spines
Erinaceus europeaeus, hedgehog
insectivore - small insect-eating mainly nocturnal terrestrial or fossorial mammals
Erinaceus, genus Erinaceus - type genus of the family Erinaceidae: hedgehogs
quill - a stiff hollow protective spine on a porcupine or hedgehog


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These animals originally arrived from Europe, Asia, and Africa, and although several species exist, 2 in particular are commonly seen as pets (3): the European hedgehog, Erinaceus europaeus, and the smaller African pygmy hedgehog, Atelerix albiventris (3).
Hedgehog zoonoses by Chomel, Bruno B. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
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