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🐭 A kangaroo rat 🐭 Rodent genus
Dipodomys

Dipodomys

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A small jumping rodent called a kangaroo rat that lives in dry parts of North America
  • noun
  • /ˌdɪpəˈdoʊmɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Dipodomys includes several species of kangaroo rats inhabiting arid regions of North America.

Examples

  • Scientists observed the unique locomotion of Dipodomys during field research.

  • The genus Dipodomys includes various species of kangaroo rats that have adapted to life in desert habitats.

  • Recent studies have focused on how Dipodomys adapts to its desert environment.

  • The Dipodomys species are fascinating creatures.

  • Did you know that Dipodomys can jump over three feet high?

  • Recent studies have revealed that Dipodomys can survive for long periods without drinking water.

  • Researchers are examining how Dipodomys builds its burrows in the sandy soil of its environment.

Synonyms

kangaroo rat
vsDipodomys
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A small desert animal like a mouse that hops on long hind legs and has a long tail

is the scientific genus name for that animal group used in taxonomy

Compounds

Dipodomys ordi
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A small animal like a kangaroo rat that lives in dry plains and mountains of central and western United States

Dipodomys phillipsii
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A large kangaroo rat that jumps and lives in dry desert burrows

Surface Forms

Dipodomys singular
Dipodomy plural

Etymology

Dipodomys comes from Greek parts di- 'two' and -pous 'foot'. These small kangaroo rats hop on their two big back feet, so the name reminds you of their two-footed movement.