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Microtus

Microtus

9.9
A group of small, mouse-like animals called voles that live in northern regions
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • The field vole, a member of the genus Microtus, is common in European grasslands.

Examples

  • North American prairies are home to many rodents of the genus Microtus.

  • Look at that Microtus burrow near the riverbank!

  • Scientists studied several Microtus species to understand differences in their habitats.

  • Don't forget to study Microtus!

  • North American prairies are home to many rodents of the genus Microtus.

  • Scientists studied several Microtus species to understand differences in their habitats.

  • The field vole, a member of the genus Microtus, is common in European grasslands.

Compounds

Microtus richardsoni
  • Specialized
9.9

A large mouse-like animal that lives in western North America, often called Richardson's vole

Surface Forms

Microtus main

Etymology

Microtus is built from Greek micro- ('small') and -otus ('ear'), literally 'small ear', which is a helpful way to remember this genus name for the small, short-eared rodents in the vole family.