Cynomys gunnisoni
Definition
- Noun:
- A species of prairie dog: "Cynomys gunnisoni" is the scientific name for a specific rodent species, commonly known as the Gunnison's prairie dog. It is characterized by having a tail tipped with white fur.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The biologist studied a colony of Cynomys gunnisoni in Colorado.
- Cynomys gunnisoni is smaller than the black-tailed prairie dog.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific literature: The binomial name is always italicized in formal writing to denote it as a scientific name.
- The research paper focused on the social behavior of Cynomys gunnisoni.
Variants and Related Words
Gunnison's prairie dog (n): The common name for Cynomys gunnisoni.
- We saw several Gunnison's prairie dogs during our hike.
Prairie dog (n): The general term for rodents of the genus Cynomys.
- Prairie dogs live in extensive burrow systems called towns.
Synonyms
- Gunnison's prairie dog: The standard common name.
- White-tailed prairie dog: A descriptive common name sometimes used, referencing the tail characteristic.
Noun
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tail is white tipped
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