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Conilurus

Conilurus

9.9
A small animal like a mouse that lives in Australia and New Guinea
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Conservationists are working to protect the remaining populations of Conilurus in Australia.

Examples

  • Scientists studied the behavior of several Conilurus specimens in the wild.

  • Did you know that Conilurus are also called jerboa rats?

  • The endangered Conilurus is rarely seen in its natural habitat today.

  • The Conilurus species are fascinating creatures.

  • Conservationists are working to protect the remaining populations of Conilurus in Australia.

  • The endangered Conilurus is rarely seen in its natural habitat today.

  • Scientists studied the behavior of several Conilurus specimens in the wild.

Synonyms

jerboa rat
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  • Australian
9.9

A large Australian mouse-like animal with long back legs that jumps far

refers to the genus grouping those rodents and notes their native range

Surface Forms

Conilurus singular
Conilurus plural

Etymology

Conilurus is the scientific name for a group of rabbit-like rats from Australia. A helpful way to remember it is to see the parts cuniculus ('rabbit') and oura ('tail'), so the name means a 'rabbit-tailed' rodent and fits their rabbit-like look.