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European hedgehog: size, dimension and comparison

The adopted reference is about 25 cm.

Representative length

25 cm = 0.25 m. A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter.

Its spines are modified hairs.

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European hedgehog, interpreted illustration
Interpreted illustration · dimension stated in the fact sheet.

What does this number measure?

Its spines are modified hairs. Displayed dimension: representative length.

Compare the stated dimensions

The comparison uses the number in each fact sheet: altitude, height, diameter, length or distance, depending on the reference. Two values in metres do not necessarily describe the same property.

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Source and limitations

Catalogue value to check against the source; not individually audited.

Naturalistic illustration of a European hedgehog; anatomy, texture and colouring are interpreted. This is not a photograph.