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Lagostomus

Lagostomus

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A South American animal like a large guinea pig that lives in burrows and has large cheek pouches
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: lagostomo
  • The Lagostomus species are known for creating extensive burrow systems on the grasslands.

Examples

  • Unlike other rodents, Lagostomus have large cheek pouches for carrying food.

  • Researchers are studying the social structure of the Lagostomus colonies in Argentina.

  • Look at that Lagostomus digging a hole!

  • The Lagostomus is often found in the grasslands of Argentina.

  • The Lagostomus is a fascinating rodent found in the plains of South America.

  • In their natural habitat, the Lagostomus build intricate burrows to escape predators.

  • You can often see a Lagostomus foraging for food in the early morning sun.

Synonyms

genus Lagostomus
vsLagostomus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of South American rodents that includes viscachas

emphasizes common name and physical habits like burrowing and cheek pouches

Compounds

Lagostomus maximus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large social animal that digs burrows and lives in groups on South American plains

genus Lagostomus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of South American rodents that includes viscachas

Surface Forms

Lagostomus main

Etymology

Lagostomus comes from two Greek parts: lagos 'hare' and stoma 'mouth'. So it literally means 'hare mouth', a useful image to remember these South American rodents that dig burrows and have big cheek pouches and a rabbit-like face.