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Synaptomys

Synaptomys

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A group of small rodents like bog lemmings that live in North American wetlands
  • proper noun
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  • The bog lemmings of the genus Synaptomys are found primarily in wetlands across North America.

Examples

  • Habitat loss threatens several species within the Synaptomys genus.

  • Researchers studied the population decline of Synaptomys in eastern Canada.

  • Look at that Synaptomys!

  • The Synaptomys species thrive in wetland habitats.

  • The bog lemmings of the genus Synaptomys are found primarily in wetlands across North America.

  • Researchers studied the population decline of Synaptomys in eastern Canada.

  • Habitat loss threatens several species within the Synaptomys genus.

Synonyms

Phenacomys
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9.9

A small animal like a mouse that lives in wet North American bogs

focuses on occurrence in wetland habitats rather than taxonomic label

Compounds

Synaptomys cooperi
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9.9

A small North American animal like a mouse that lives in wet grassy places such as bogs and meadows

Surface Forms

Synaptomys main

Etymology

Synaptomys comes from Greek parts syn- 'together' and -mys 'mouse', so it literally means 'together-mouse' and is the scientific name for a small group of mouse-like rodents called bog lemmings that live in wet places.