morphology of a mole![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
snout ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Elongated front portion of the head covered with many sensory hairs, which have a highly developed tactile and olfactory function.
claw ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Somewhat curved, sharp pointy structure at the terminal end of the digits for digging in the earth.
palm ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Portion of the hand facing outward to make digging easier and to push the earth aside more efficiently.
forelimb ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Wide powerful articulated limb ending in a scoop-shaped paw allowing the mole to dig in the earth.
hind limb ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Articulated limb with sharp claws that supports the mole while it digs in the earth.
tail ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Terminal appendage of the body having tactile hairs that detect obstacles.
fur ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Hair covering the body, mainly for maintaining internal body temperature and providing protection from insect bites.
eye ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Organ of sight covered with hairs that can perceive variations in light intensity; some moles are almost blind.