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Reithrodontomys

Reithrodontomys

9.9
A group of small mice that live in North and Central America
  • noun
  • /ˌriːθroʊˈdɒntəˌmɪs/
  • Specialized
: Reithrodontomys
  • The biologist spent years studying populations of Reithrodontomys in the grasslands of Mexico.

Examples

  • The field guide provides detailed descriptions of all known Reithrodontomys species.

  • The Reithrodontomys species are often found in grasslands.

  • Several species within the genus Reithrodontomys have adapted to different habitats.

  • Did you know that Reithrodontomys are primarily herbivores?

  • The biologist spent years studying populations of Reithrodontomys in the grasslands of Mexico.

  • The field guide provides detailed descriptions of all known Reithrodontomys species.

  • Several species within the genus Reithrodontomys have adapted to different habitats.

Synonyms

genus Reithrodontomys
vsReithrodontomys
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small harvest mice that live in North and Central America

is the identical meaning but shown as the formal genus label

Compounds

genus Reithrodontomys
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small harvest mice that live in North and Central America

Surface Forms

Reithrodontomys singular

Etymology

Reithrodontomys comes from Greek parts: reithro- meaning 'groove' or 'channel', -dont- meaning 'tooth', and -mys meaning 'mouse'. So the name literally says 'grooved-tooth mouse' and that image helps you remember it is a genus of small harvest mice.