Myopus
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A small animal like a mouse that lives in northern forests and is called the wood lemming
- noun
- Specialized
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Myopus
- In northern Europe, the only species of Myopus is the wood lemming.
Examples
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Researchers studied the population cycles of Myopus schisticolor in Scandinavia.
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The Myopus genus is known for its distinctive adaptation to boreal forest habitats.
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The Myopus is often found in forested areas.
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Did you know that the Myopus is a type of vole?
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In northern Europe, the only species of Myopus is the wood lemming.
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The Myopus genus is known for its distinctive adaptation to boreal forest habitats.
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Researchers studied the population cycles of Myopus schisticolor in Scandinavia.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Myopus comes from Greek parts myo- meaning 'mouse' and -pus meaning 'foot', a common way to name small animals. So the name points to a small mouse-like creature, which fits the wood lemming (a tiny vole).
