Which three subfamilies make up the family Soricidae?

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The family Soricidae, which comprises the "true" shrews, is divided into the following three subfamilies:1

Crocidurinae: This subfamily includes 209 or more species across 10 genera, such as the white-toothed shrews (Crocidura), found throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia.1
Soricinae: This group consists of 116 or more species in 11 genera, including the short-tailed shrews (Blarina) and the Holarctic shrews (Sorex), distributed across Europe, Asia, and North America.1
Myosoricinae: This subfamily contains 17 species within 3 genera, all of which are native to Africa, such as the mouse shrews (Myosorex).1

These mammals are distinct from other animals often called shrews, such as elephant shrews and tree shrews, which are not classified within the family Soricidae.1