Alopex lagopus

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Definition

Noun: * Arctic fox: A small fox species (Alopex lagopus) native to the Arctic regions, characterized by its extremely dense fur which changes color seasonally, typically brown or gray in summer and white in winter for camouflage.

Usage
  • The term alopex lagopus is the scientific, binomial name used in biology and zoology to precisely identify this specific species of fox. It is primarily used in academic, scientific, and formal descriptive contexts.
  • In everyday language, this animal is almost exclusively referred to as the Arctic fox.
Examples
  • Scientists studying climate change monitor the population of Alopex lagopus.
  • The alopex lagopus has the warmest pelt of any animal in the Arctic.
  • A key adaptation of Alopex lagopus is its seasonal color molt.
Advanced Usage
  • The name Alopex lagopus is derived from Greek: (fox) and (hare) + (foot), referring to its hare-like, fur-covered paws.
Variants and Related Words
  • Arctic fox (n): The common name for .
  • White fox (n): A common name for the in its winter pelage.
  • Blue fox (n): A color morph of that remains a dark charcoal or bluish-gray color year-round.
Synonyms
  • Arctic fox
  • White fox (in winter)
  • Polar fox
Noun
  1. thickly-furred fox of Arctic regions; brownish in summer and white in winter

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