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Geomys

Geomys

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A group of burrowing rodents called pocket gophers that live in North America
  • proper noun
  • /ˈdʒiːəˌmɪs/
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  • Several species within the genus Geomys are commonly referred to as pocket gophers in North America.

Examples

  • The burrows of Geomys can significantly impact soil composition and aeration.

  • Did you know that Geomys are excellent diggers?

  • Researchers observed that the Geomys populations had adapted well to the altered grassland environment.

  • The Geomys species are fascinating creatures.

  • Several species within the genus Geomys are commonly referred to as pocket gophers in North America.

  • Researchers observed that the Geomys populations had adapted well to the altered grassland environment.

  • The burrows of Geomys can significantly impact soil composition and aeration.

Synonyms

genus Geomys
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A group of North American pocket gophers

is a general genus description rather than the formal type designation

Compounds

genus Geomys
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A group of North American pocket gophers

Geomys bursarius
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A small mammal that digs burrows and lives in the grasslands of central North America

Geomys pinetis
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A small burrowing rodent found in the southeastern United States

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The word Geomys comes from Greek parts geo- 'earth', as in the word geography, and -mys 'mouse', so it literally means 'earth mouse'. That image fits pocket gophers, small mouse-like animals that dig burrows and live underground.