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genus Oryzomys

genus Oryzomys

9.8
A group of rodents known as rice rats that live mainly in the Americas
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ɔˈraɪzəˌmɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Oryzomys
  • The genus Oryzomys includes several species of rice rats native to Central and South America.

Examples

  • The genus Oryzomys includes several species of rice rats.

  • Many studies have focused on the distribution of the genus Oryzomys in different wetland habitats.

  • Because they often live in rice fields, members of the genus Oryzomys are sometimes considered agricultural pests.

  • Did you know that genus Oryzomys is primarily found in South America?

  • Members of the genus Oryzomys are commonly found in rice paddies across the Americas.

  • The genus Oryzomys consists of multiple species known for their adaptability to wet environments.

  • Research shows that the genus Oryzomys plays a significant role in the ecosystems of agricultural areas.

Synonyms

Oryzomys
vsgenus Oryzomys
  • Specialized
9.9

A small animal like a rat that lives near water in the Americas

is more general, noting rodents mainly in the Americas without habitat detail

Surface Forms

genus Oryzomys singular
genera Oryzomys plural

Morphology

genus + Oryzomys

The phrase directly names the taxonomic grouping: 'genus' + the taxon name Oryzomys, so a learner who knows 'genus' and the animal name can infer it refers to the group of rice rats called Oryzomys. Taxonomic noun phrases are compositional and cross-linguistically regular, making the meaning predictable from the constituents.

Etymology

Genus Oryzomys comes from Greek words: oryza meaning 'rice' and mys meaning 'mouse'. Because these rodents often live in rice fields and wet places, the name is a simple way to say 'rice rat'.