Dicrostonyx

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Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of rodents: Dicrostonyx is the scientific genus name for a group of small Arctic rodents commonly known as collared lemmings or pied lemmings. These animals are notable for their seasonal color change and adaptation to cold environments.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The biologist studied the population dynamics of Dicrostonyx in the tundra.
    • Unlike other lemmings, species in the genus Dicrostonyx develop white winter coats.
Advanced Usage
  • Scientific Classification: The word is primarily used in scientific, zoological, or academic contexts. It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun (a genus name).
    • The research paper compared the burrowing behaviors of Dicrostonyx and Lemmus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Collared lemming (n): The common name for animals in the genus .
    • We observed a collared lemming, Dicrostonyx groenlandicus, near the research station.
  • Pied lemming (n): Another common name, synonymous with collared lemming.
  • Lemming (n): The broader family of rodents to which belongs.
Synonyms
  • Collared lemming
  • Pied lemming
Related Terms
  • Rodent (n): The order of mammals to which this genus belongs.
  • Arvicolinae (n): The subfamily containing lemmings, voles, and muskrats.
  • Genus (n): The taxonomic rank above species; is a genus.
Noun
  1. pied lemmings

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