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Onychomys

Onychomys

9.9
A small North American mouse that eats insects and other small animals
  • noun
  • /ˈɒnɪkəˌmɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Onychomys is unique among mice for its predatory behavior and piercing howl.

Examples

  • Scientists observed Onychomys hunting insects in the desert at night.

  • Unlike other mice, Onychomys feed on scorpions and beetles.

  • The Onychomys is known for its unique vocalizations.

  • Many researchers study Onychomys to understand their behavior.

  • The Onychomys, or grasshopper mouse, actively hunts insects and small prey in the desert at night.

  • In some regions, the Onychomys is known for its distinctive vocalizations that resemble a dog's bark.

  • As a member of the rodent family, the Onychomys has adapted to survive in harsh climates by seeking shelter in burrows.

Synonyms

grasshopper mouse
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  • US
9.8

A small mouse from western North America that hunts insects and scorpions and makes loud howls

is the scientific genus that includes several related North American species

Surface Forms

Onychomys singular
Onychomyses plural

Etymology

Onychomys comes from Greek parts onyx meaning 'claw' and mys meaning 'mouse'. Think of it as a 'claw-mouse', which fits a small North American mouse that hunts insects and even scorpions.