Arvicola amphibius

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A common large Eurasian vole: Arvicola amphibius is the scientific name for a species of rodent commonly known as the European water vole. It is a large vole found across Europe and parts of Asia, typically inhabiting areas near water.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The stream bank was riddled with the burrows of Arvicola amphibius. (The stream bank was full of holes made by the water voles.)
    • Researchers are studying the population decline of Arvicola amphibius in its native habitat. (Researchers are studying why the number of water voles is decreasing where they naturally live.)
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific and ecological contexts: The term is used formally in taxonomy, biology, and conservation studies to specify this particular species, distinguishing it from other voles or rodents.
    • The paper focused on the riparian foraging behavior of Arvicola amphibius. (The paper focused on the eating habits of the water vole in riverbank areas.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Water vole: The common name for .
  • Arvicola (noun): The genus to which this species belongs, encompassing other vole species.
  • Vole (noun): A common name for small rodents of the family Cricetidae, which includes the genus .
Synonyms
  • European water vole: The most common synonym.
  • Water rat (informal, though this can be imprecise as it may refer to other species).
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  • (No specific phrasal verbs or idioms are associated with this scientific term.)
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Noun
  1. common large Eurasian vole

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