dicrostonyx hudsonius
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- 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
- of northern Canada