starnoses
/ˈstɑrˌnoʊzɪz/
noun
- A small mole found in wet lowland areas of eastern North America, with a distinctive star-shaped cluster of pink fleshy tentacles around its nose.
- Unlike other moles, the starnose can smell underwater by blowing bubbles.
- We spotted a starnose digging near the stream bank during our hike.
- The starnose uses its tentacles to detect prey underwater in the dark.