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abrocome

abrocome

9.9
A small animal like a rat that lives in the Andes with soft fur and large ears
  • noun
  • Specialized
: abrocome
  • The soft fur and large ears make the abrocome easily distinguishable from other rodents.

Examples

  • The abrocome lives in rocky crevices along the slopes of the Andes mountains.

  • Scientists studied the diet of the abrocome to learn more about its ecological role.

  • The abrocome is native to the Andes.

  • Look at that abrocome!

  • The abrocome is known for its soft fur and large ears, making it a unique rodent of the Andes.

  • In the Andes, the abrocome can often be found nesting in rocky crevices.

  • Researchers described the abrocome as a crucial species in the Andean ecosystem due to its diet.

Synonyms

chinchilla rat
vsabrocome
9.1

A small animal like a rat with soft thick fur and big ears that lives in the Andes

is a single animal that belongs to that taxonomic group
Abrocoma
vsabrocome
  • Specialized
9.9

A small furry South American animal like a chinchilla that lives on rocky slopes

is a single animal within that group rather than the whole group

Surface Forms

abrocome singular
abrocomes plural

Etymology

The word abrocome comes from Greek parts abro- 'soft' and -come 'hair'. So it means 'soft-haired', which explains the name for this small rodent of the Andes with soft fur.