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Myocastor

Myocastor

9.9
A large rodent from South America that lives partly in water like a nutria
  • noun
  • /ˌmaɪəˈkæstər/
  • Specialized
: Myocastor
  • The Myocastor genus includes the well-known nutria, which is native to South America.

Examples

  • A member of Myocastor is often referred to as a coypu or nutria.

  • Scientists are studying the habitat preferences of Myocastor populations in wetlands.

  • The Myocastor genus includes the well-known nutria, which is native to South America.

  • The Myocastor is often found near rivers.

  • Did you know that the Myocastor can weigh up to 20 pounds?

  • A member of Myocastor is often referred to as a coypu or nutria.

  • Scientists are studying the habitat preferences of Myocastor populations in wetlands.

Compounds

Myocastor coypus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large animal like a big rat from South America that lives near water and is kept for its fur

Surface Forms

Myocastor singular
Myocastors plural

Etymology

Myocastor comes from Greek parts myo- meaning 'mouse' and castor meaning 'beaver', so it literally says 'mouse-beaver' and helps you remember this genus names the nutria, a large water rodent that looks a bit like a beaver.