Lemmus
- noun
- /ˈlɛməs/
- Specialized
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Lemmus
- The genus Lemmus includes several species of lemmings found in northern Europe and Asia.
Examples
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Climate change threatens the survival of some Lemmus species in the Arctic tundra.
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Researchers observed behavioral differences among Lemmus populations in various habitats.
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The Lemmus species is known for its unique migration patterns.
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Scientists study Lemmus to understand their role in the Arctic ecosystem.
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The genus Lemmus includes various lemmings that thrive in cold Arctic environments.
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In the Arctic, Lemmus populations are critically important for maintaining ecosystem balance.
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Researchers discovered that Lemmus lemmings have adapted their diets to survive in harsh climates.
Synonyms
A group of small rodents called lemmings that live in Arctic areas
Compounds
- Specialized
A small mouse-like tundra animal that sometimes drowns when many move together
- Specialized
A small animal like a mouse called a lemming that lives in northwestern Canada and Alaska
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lemmus comes from an old Scandinavian name for the animal and gave us the English word lemming. A helpful way to remember it is to picture the small Arctic rodent moving in large groups across the tundra, since Lemmus is now the scientific name for these northern little rodents.
