Liomys
- noun
- Specialized
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Liomys
- Recent studies have merged Liomys species into the Heteromys genus based on genetic evidence.
Examples
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The painted spiny pocket mouse was once classified under the genus Liomys.
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Researchers collected data on the habitat preferences of Liomys in Mexico.
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The Liomys species are fascinating rodents native to Central America.
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Have you ever seen a Liomys in its natural habitat?
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Researchers collected data on the habitat preferences of Liomys in Mexico.
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The painted spiny pocket mouse was once classified under the genus Liomys.
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The Liomys species are fascinating rodents native to Central America.
Compounds
- Specialized
A large mouse from Mexico that stores food in pouches in its cheeks
Surface Forms
Etymology
Liomys likely comes from Greek parts lio- meaning 'smooth' and -mys meaning 'mouse'. A helpful way to remember it is that -mys is like 'mouse', so Liomys names a group of small mice, the spiny pocket mice which are now usually included in Heteromys.
