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🐭 A rodent genus 🐭 Red-backed voles
Clethrionomys

Clethrionomys

9.9
A small mouse-like animal with a red back that lives in northern forests
  • noun
  • /klɛˈθraɪəˌnɒmɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • Several species in the genus Clethrionomys play key roles in northern ecosystems.

Examples

  • The Siberian Clethrionomys has adapted well to coniferous forest habitats.

  • The Clethrionomys species is often found in dense underbrush.

  • Researchers studied the population dynamics of Clethrionomys in Scandinavia.

  • Researchers studied the habitat of Clethrionomys in Canada.

  • Researchers studied the population dynamics of Clethrionomys, a genus of small rodents, in Scandinavia.

  • Several species of Clethrionomys are crucial for maintaining balance in northern ecosystems.

  • The Siberian Clethrionomys thrives in the coniferous forests of its native habitat.

Surface Forms

Clethrionomys singular
Clethrionomys plural

Etymology

Clethrionomys is a scientific name you can remember by its parts: a helpful way is to see Clethri- as suggesting 'bush' and the ending -mys as 'mouse'. So think 'bush mouse' — a small rodent living in forest undergrowth, which matches the red-backed vole.