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jird

jird

9.9
A small animal like a mouse that lives in desert burrows
  • noun
  • Specialized
: jird
  • The Sahara jird has adapted well to life in arid desert conditions.

Examples

  • Unlike the common gerbil, the jird prefers open, sandy plains.

  • The jird is known for its impressive burrowing skills.

  • A colony of jirds was observed digging complex burrows near the oasis.

  • Many jirds can be found in the Sahara Desert.

  • The jird is known for its excellent burrowing abilities, making it well adapted to life in arid environments.

  • In the Sahara Desert, the jird can often be seen darting into its underground tunnels.

  • Researchers studied the behavior of the jird to understand its unique adaptations to desert conditions.

Synonyms

Meriones
vsjird
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small animals like mice called jirds that live in Asia and North Africa

is a species found in northern Africa with burrowing habits and long hind legs

Surface Forms

jird singular
jirds plural

Etymology

Jird comes from the Arabic word jird, which means 'rodent' or 'desert rat', so the name fits a small gerbil that lives in dry places and digs burrows.