Definition

Noun 1. A small rodent species: Apodemus sylvaticus is the scientific name for a specific species of small, nocturnal rodent commonly known as the wood mouse or long-tailed field mouse. It is characterized by its yellowish-brown fur, large eyes and ears, and a long tail, typically inhabiting woodland areas, fields, and gardens.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist studied the foraging behavior of Apodemus sylvaticus in the deciduous forest.
  • Gardeners often find nests of Apodemus sylvaticus in compost heaps.
  • This part of the country has a large population of Apodemus sylvaticus.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific and ecological contexts: The term is used formally in academic writing, research papers, and field guides to precisely identify the species, distinguishing it from other mice like the house mouse () or the yellow-necked mouse ().
  • The study focused on the population dynamics of Apodemus sylvaticus over a five-year period.

Variants and Related Words

• Wood mouse (n): The common English name for .
• Long-tailed field mouse (n): Another common English name for this species.
• Apodemus (n): The genus to which this species belongs, which includes other field mice.

Synonyms

• Wood mouse (n)
• Field mouse (n) (Note: This can sometimes refer to other similar species, but is a common synonym in general usage.)
• Long-tailed field mouse (n)

Noun

1. nocturnal yellowish-brown mouse inhabiting woods and fields and gardens