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Neomys

Neomys

9.9
A group of small animals that live near water and swim, native to Europe and Asia
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • Several species of Neomys inhabit wetlands across Europe and Asia.

Examples

  • The Neomys genus is known for its semi-aquatic lifestyle.

  • Researchers observed the Neomys foraging along the riverbank.

  • The Neomys genus includes several species of shrews.

  • Did you know that Neomys are native to Eurasia?

  • Researchers observed the Neomys foraging along the riverbank.

  • Several species of Neomys inhabit wetlands across Europe and Asia.

  • The Neomys genus is known for its semi-aquatic lifestyle.

Compounds

Neomys anomalus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small water shrew with a pointed snout that lives near streams and eats water insects

Surface Forms

Neomys main

Morphology

Neomys = neo + mys

As a scientific genus name formed from neo- + mys, the components are technical combining forms rather than productive English morphemes familiar to average learners, so the zoological meaning is not transparently derivable.

Etymology

Neomys is built from Greek neo- 'new' and -mys 'mouse'. The name is used for a group of small, mouse-like shrews, so it helps you picture tiny, mousey mammals that often live by rivers and ponds.