dicrostonyx hudsonius

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A species of rodent: "Dicrostonyx hudsonius" is the scientific name for a specific species of lemming, a small rodent.
    • Geographical association: This species is native to and primarily found in the northern regions of Canada.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The biologist studied the population dynamics of Dicrostonyx hudsonius.
    • Dicrostonyx hudsonius is well-adapted to the harsh Arctic tundra.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific taxonomy: The name is used in a binomial nomenclature system, where is the genus and is the specific epithet.
    • The paper compared the morphology of Dicrostonyx hudsonius with that of its closest relatives.
Variants and Related Words
  • Collared lemming: A common name for rodents in the genus , which includes .
    • The collared lemming, Dicrostonyx hudsonius, changes its coat to white in winter.
Synonyms
  • Hudson Bay collared lemming: An alternative common name for this species.
Noun
  1. of northern Canada