clethrionomys
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of small rodents in the family Cricetidae: Clethrionomys is a scientific genus name for a group of voles, which are small, mouse-like rodents. These animals are typically found in forested and grassland habitats in the Northern Hemisphere.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The biologist studied the population dynamics of Clethrionomys in the boreal forest.
- Species within the genus Clethrionomys are often called red-backed voles.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic classification: The word is used almost exclusively in scientific contexts, such as zoology, ecology, and taxonomy, to classify and discuss specific types of voles.
- Recent genetic studies have led to a re-evaluation of the Clethrionomys genus.
Variants and Related Words
- Bank vole (Clethrionomys glareolus): A common European species within this genus.
- Vole: The common name for the small rodents that include genera like and .
- Cricetidae: The biological family that includes hamsters, voles, lemmings, and New World rats and mice.
Synonyms
- Red-backed vole: A common name for many species in this genus, referring to the reddish fur often found on their backs.
- (No direct common synonym): As a precise scientific genus name, it does not have a true everyday synonym. In general contexts, "vole" may be used.
Related Phrases
- (Not applicable): As a specialized scientific term, it is not typically used in phrasal verbs or common idiomatic expressions.
Related Idioms
- (Not applicable): This term does not feature in standard English idioms.
Noun
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a genus of Cricetidae
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