Perognathus
- noun
- Specialized
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Perognathus
- Perognathus rodents typically store seeds in their cheek pouches for later consumption.
Examples
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The silky pocket mouse belongs to the genus Perognathus and is known for its soft fur.
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Scientists captured several Perognathus specimens during their field study in the Arizona desert.
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Perognathus species are adapted to arid environments and often feed on seeds.
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Look at that Perognathus!
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The Perognathus is cute.
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The cute Perognathus can often be found in sandy areas, where it burrows to stay cool.
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Researchers study the behaviors of Perognathus to understand their adaptations to dry habitats.
Synonyms
A small rodent active at night that lives in burrows and carries seeds in cheek pouches
Compounds
- Specialized
A small pocket mouse that lives on dry open plains in the United States
- Specialized
A small pale yellow mouse with soft fur that lives in dry parts of the southwestern United States and Mexico
- Specialized
A large mouse with stiff hair that lives in short grass prairies in the United States
Surface Forms
Etymology
Perognathus comes from Greek parts pera 'pouch' and gnathus 'jaw'. So the name means 'pouch-jawed', a clear image because these pocket mice have cheek pouches they use to carry seeds.
