phenacomys
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A small animal like a mouse that lives in cold, wet forests, known as a bog lemming
- noun
- Specialized
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phenacomys
- The northern bog lemming, a species of phenacomys, thrives in cold, wet habitats.
Examples
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Unlike true voles, phenacomys species often have softer fur and a stubbier tail.
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The phenacomys is a fascinating creature found in Canada.
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Researchers observed several phenacomyses in the subalpine forest during the study.
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Have you ever seen a phenacomys in the wild?
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The northern bog lemming, a species of phenacomys, thrives in cold, wet habitats.
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Researchers observed several phenacomyses in the subalpine forest during the study.
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Unlike true voles, phenacomys species often have softer fur and a stubbier tail.
Surface Forms
phenacomys singular
phenacomys plural
Etymology
Phenacomys comes from two Greek parts, phenax meaning 'deceiver' and mys meaning 'mouse', so you can think of it as a 'false mouse'. These small rodents look like true mice or voles but are a different group, which is why the name fits.
