Pitymys
- noun
- Specialized
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Pitymys
- In North America, Pitymys are often found burrowing under the forest floor.
Examples
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Unlike other voles, Pitymys species prefer underground tunnels for nesting.
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The population of Pitymys has declined due to habitat destruction.
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The field researchers trapped several Pitymys in their study of woodland rodents.
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Look at that Pitymys!
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The Pitymys species is often found in forested areas.
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The biologist noted the unique characteristics of the Pitymys during the wildlife survey.
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Researchers have observed that Pitymys build intricate nests in their underground tunnels.
Synonyms
A small group of animals like mice once called pine mice now placed in the genus Microtus
Compounds
- Archaic
A small group of animals like mice once called pine mice now placed in the genus Microtus
- Specialized
A small animal like a mouse that lives in eastern United States woods and makes burrows
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pitymys comes from Greek parts pity- meaning 'pine' and -mys meaning 'mouse'. So, Pitymys is like a 'pine mouse', a scientific name for small burrowing mice often found near pine woods.
