Nectogalini is a tribe of Old World water shrews within the family Soricidae. As of late 2007, it consisted of seven genra and 25 species, with some of the latter being further divided into subspecies. Adaptation to semi-aquatic life Members of this tribe that are associated with a semi-aquatic mode of life, have developed several lifestyle adaptations. For example, some species in the genra Chimarrogal, Nectogale, Neomys, and Sorex have stiff hairs on the sides of their toes and feet, both on… (More on Nectogalini)