arvicola amphibius

Thân thiện

The arvicola amphibius swims across a small pond.

Definition

1. 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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Học thuật

Noun

1. common large Eurasian vole

Từ đồng nghĩa

• water vole
• water rat
• Arvicola amphibius