arvicola

Thân thiện

A small arvicola nibbles on a green leaf near a stream.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of rodents: In some biological classification systems, Arvicola is considered a genus of rodents, specifically voles. It is sometimes classified as being synonymous with the genus Microtus.

Usage Notes

• This is a specialized scientific term (taxonomic name) used primarily in zoology and biology.
• It is typically written in italics () to indicate it is a genus name.
• The term is used in formal contexts like scientific papers, taxonomic lists, and ecological studies.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The researcher studied the habitat of Arvicola.
  • Some taxonomists argue that Arvicola is synonymous with Microtus.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic debate: The term is central to discussions on rodent classification.
  • The paper reviews the morphological evidence for separating Arvicola from Microtus.

Variants and Related Words

• Arvicoline (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the subfamily Arvicolinae, which includes voles, lemmings, and muskrats.
  • The arvicoline rodents show distinct dental patterns.

Synonyms

• Microtus (n): A closely related genus of voles, considered by some authorities to be synonymous with .
  • The water vole was once placed in Arvicola but is now often classified under Microtus.

Related Terms

• Vole (n): The common name for small rodents often classified within genera like or .
• Genus (n): The taxonomic rank above species, to which belongs.
• Taxonomy (n): The science of classification, where the status of is determined.

Học thuật

Noun

1. in some classifications considered synonymous with Microtus

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Arvicola
• genus Arvicola