Notomys
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A small Australian mouse with long back legs that hops
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Notomys
- Unlike common mice, Notomys have adapted to hop on their elongated hind legs.
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The Notomys species survive in arid regions by obtaining moisture from their food.
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Researchers discovered a new species within the Notomys genus in Western Australia.
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The Notomys is a fascinating creature found in Australia.
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Did you know that Notomys can hop up to three feet high?
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Researchers discovered a new species within the Notomys genus in Western Australia.
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The Notomys species survive in arid regions by obtaining moisture from their food.
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Unlike common mice, Notomys have adapted to hop on their elongated hind legs.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Notomys comes from the Greek parts noto- meaning 'south' and -mys meaning 'mouse', so it literally means 'southern mouse'. This is a helpful way to remember that these hopping mice come from Australia in the southern hemisphere.
