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Dicrostonyx

Dicrostonyx

9.9
A small Arctic animal like a lemming that changes fur color with the seasons
  • noun
  • /ˌdaɪkrəˈstɒnɪks/
  • Specialized
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  • The Dicrostonyx changes color in winter to blend with the snow.

Examples

  • Unlike other lemmings, Dicrostonyx has a distinctive seasonal fur coat.

  • The Dicrostonyx is found in the Arctic regions.

  • Researchers studied the habitat preferences of Dicrostonyx in the Arctic tundra.

  • The Dicrostonyx change color in winter to blend with the snow.

  • Unlike other lemmings, Dicrostonyx have a distinctive seasonal fur coat.

  • Many Dicrostonyxes change color to adapt to their environment.

  • Researchers studied the habitat preferences of Dicrostonyx in the Arctic tundra.

Synonyms

lemming
vsDicrostonyx
16 6.8

A small animal like a mouse with a short tail that sometimes moves long distances in large groups

is known for seasonal coat color changes rather than migrating in groups

Compounds

Dicrostonyx hudsonius
  • Specialized
9.9

A small lemming that lives on the tundra in northern Canada

Surface Forms

Dicrostonyx singular
Dicrostonyxes plural

Etymology

Dicrostonyx is a scientific name built from Greek parts; di- means 'two' (like 'double'), and a helpful way to remember it is to think of the lemming's two-season look — brown in summer and white in winter. So, Dicrostonyx is the name for these small Arctic rodents that change color with the seasons.