dicrostonyx

Thân thiện

A dicrostonyx burrows in the snowy tundra.

Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of rodents: Dicrostonyx is the scientific genus name for a group of small Arctic rodents commonly known as collared lemmings or pied lemmings. These animals are notable for their seasonal color change and adaptation to cold environments.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The biologist studied the population dynamics of Dicrostonyx in the tundra.
  • Unlike other lemmings, species in the genus Dicrostonyx develop white winter coats.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Classification: The word is primarily used in scientific, zoological, or academic contexts. It is always capitalized as it is a proper noun (a genus name).
  • The research paper compared the burrowing behaviors of Dicrostonyx and Lemmus.

Variants and Related Words

• Collared lemming (n): The common name for animals in the genus .
  • We observed a collared lemming, Dicrostonyx groenlandicus, near the research station.
• Pied lemming (n): Another common name, synonymous with collared lemming.
• Lemming (n): The broader family of rodents to which belongs.

Synonyms

• Collared lemming
• Pied lemming

Related Terms

• Rodent (n): The order of mammals to which this genus belongs.
• Arvicolinae (n): The subfamily containing lemmings, voles, and muskrats.
• Genus (n): The taxonomic rank above species; is a genus.

Học thuật

Noun

1. pied lemmings

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Dicrostonyx
• genus Dicrostonyx