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Hydromyinae

Hydromyinae

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A group of rats that live in wet places in Australia and New Guinea
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Unlike many rodents, members of the Hydromyinae have webbed feet for swimming.

Examples

  • The Hydromyinae are adapted to a semi-aquatic lifestyle in the wetlands of New Guinea.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Hydromyinae subfamily last year.

  • The Hydromyinae are fascinating creatures.

  • I saw a Hydromyinae at the wildlife park.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Hydromyinae subfamily last year.

  • The Hydromyinae are adapted to a semi-aquatic lifestyle in the wetlands of New Guinea.

  • Unlike many rodents, members of the Hydromyinae have webbed feet for swimming.

Surface Forms

Hydromyinae singular
Hydromyinaes plural

Morphology

Hydromyinae = Hydromys (semi-transparent) = Hydromys + inae

Formed by regular taxonomic suffixation (Hydromys + -inae), but the suffix '-inae' is specialized and likely unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Hydromyinae comes from Greek parts hydro- meaning 'water' and -myinae meaning 'mouse' or 'rat'. So the name literally means 'water mice' and fits this group of water rats that live and swim in Australia and New Guinea.