Arvicola amphibius
Definition
- 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).
Related Phrases
- (No specific phrasal verbs or idioms are associated with this scientific term.)
Related Idioms
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Noun
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common large Eurasian vole
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