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Synaptomys cooperi

Synaptomys cooperi

9.9
A small North American animal like a mouse that lives in wet grassy places such as bogs and meadows
  • noun
  • /sɪˈnæptəˌmɪs ˈkoʊpəri/
  • Specialized
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  • The Synaptomys cooperi is known for its preference for moist, grassy habitats.

Examples

  • The population of Synaptomys cooperi has declined due to habitat loss in some regions.

  • Researchers observed several Synaptomys cooperi near the edges of the bogs during their summer survey.

  • The Synaptomys cooperi is a fascinating rodent species.

  • Have you ever seen a Synaptomys cooperi in the wild?

  • Researchers observed several Synaptomys cooperi near the edges of the bogs during their summer survey.

  • The Synaptomys cooperi is known for its preference for moist, grassy habitats.

  • The population of Synaptomys cooperi has declined due to habitat loss in some regions.

Synonyms

southern bog lemming
vsSynaptomys cooperi
  • US
9.9

A small mouse-like animal that lives in wet bogs and meadows in North America

is the formal Latin name used in scientific contexts

Surface Forms

Synaptomys cooperi singular
Synaptomys cooperis singular

Morphology

Synaptomys + cooperi

This is a Latin binomial (scientific) name rather than a compositional English phrase; the genus label and species epithet do not combine to produce an ordinary lexical meaning for a B1 learner. Even if a learner knows 'Synaptomys' as a genus label, 'cooperi' is a non-lexical species epithet and understanding the entry requires taxonomic knowledge, so the meaning cannot be derived from the parts.

Etymology

Synaptomys cooperi may come from the genus name Synaptomys, made from Greek words that mean 'together' and 'mouse', and the species name cooperi, which honors a naturalist called 'Cooper'. So the name is a simple label for this small 'bog lemming' and helps you remember it as Cooper's little rodent.