Neotoma
- noun
- /niˈoʊtəˌmə/
- Specialized
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Neotoma
- The desert Neotoma builds elaborate nests from twigs, leaves, and anything it can find.
Examples
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Biologists observed a colony of Neotoma near the edge of the forest.
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The Neotoma is often seen collecting shiny objects to take back to its den.
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Many species within the genus Neotoma are found throughout western North America.
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The Neotoma is known for its unique nesting behavior.
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Many scientists study the Neotoma to understand its ecology.
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In the wild, the Neotoma gathers various materials to create intricate nests.
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Researchers have documented how the Neotoma can store food in its nest for later use.
Synonyms
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A small North American animal like a rat with a bushy tail that collects objects
A small animal like a mouse with a bushy tail that collects objects
A small rodent like a mouse from North America with a bushy tail that collects things for its nest
A small animal like a mouse with a thick bushy tail that lives in western North America and stores food
A small animal with a bushy tail that collects and hides small things
Compounds
- Specialized
A small rodent that lives in California and nearby western areas and builds nests from sticks and leaves
- Specialized
A small mouse-like animal with a thick bushy tail that lives in western North America and collects food and objects
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A large rat-like animal with grey-brown fur that lives in forests in the southeastern United States
- Specialized
A small animal like a mouse from western North America that builds large dens from sticks and leaves
Surface Forms
Etymology
Neotoma comes from Greek parts: neo- meaning 'new' and -toma that may mean 'cut' or 'section'. A helpful way to remember Neotoma is to think of these packrats making 'new' nests and collecting new things.