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Apodemus

Apodemus

9.9
A small wild mouse that lives in fields in Europe, Asia, and North Africa
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Several species within the Apodemus genus are important seed dispersers in European forests.

Examples

  • The researcher studied populations of Apodemus in the rural countryside.

  • The Apodemus species are often found in grasslands.

  • Field data revealed that Apodemus is particularly active at night.

  • Look at that Apodemus running in the grass!

  • Field data revealed that Apodemus is particularly active at night.

  • Several species within the Apodemus genus are important seed dispersers in European forests.

  • The researcher studied populations of Apodemus in the rural countryside.

Synonyms

genus Apodemus
vsApodemus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of wild field mice that live in Europe and Asia

includes North Africa as part of its native range

Compounds

Apodemus sylvaticus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small brown mouse that lives in woods and gardens and is active at night

genus Apodemus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of wild field mice that live in Europe and Asia

Surface Forms

Apodemus singular
Apodemi plural

Etymology

Apodemus comes from the Greek word apodemos, which means 'away from home'. A helpful image is a small field mouse that wanders in woods and fields rather than living in houses, so the name reminds us these are mice often 'away from home'.