Microtus ochrogaster
Noun A small rodent species, commonly known as the prairie vole, native to the grasslands of central North America. It is a typical example of a vole found in prairie ecosystems.
The term "Microtus ochrogaster" is used as a formal, scientific name in biological and ecological contexts. It identifies a specific species within the genus Microtus. * The study focused on the social behavior of Microtus ochrogaster. * Microtus ochrogaster is a key species for understanding prairie ecosystem dynamics.
In academic writing, the binomial name is often italicized. After first use, it may be abbreviated to M. ochrogaster. * Microtus ochrogaster populations were surveyed. Subsequently, M. ochrogaster density was calculated.
- Prairie vole: The common name for .
- Vole: The common name for rodents in the subfamily Arvicolinae, which includes the genus .
- Microtus: The genus to which this species belongs.
- Prairie vole
This term has only one specific meaning: it refers exclusively to this particular species of vole. It is not used in idiomatic or figurative language.
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typical vole of the extended prairie region of central United States and southern Canada
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