gray lemming

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gray lemming

A gray lemming nibbles on a tuft of grass in the tundra.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A small rodent of the genus Lemmus: The gray lemming is a specific type of Old World lemming, characterized by its grayish fur. It is a small, short-tailed rodent found in northern regions.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The tundra ecosystem depends on the population cycles of the gray lemming.
    • Researchers are studying the migration patterns of the gray lemming.
Advanced Usage
  • Scientific context: The term is used primarily in zoological and ecological studies to distinguish this species from other lemmings.
    • The paper compared the foraging behavior of the gray lemming with that of the brown lemming.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lemming (n): The general term for small rodents of the subfamily Arvicolinae, to which the gray lemming belongs.
  • Lemmus (n): The genus name for true lemmings, including the gray lemming.
Synonyms
  • Old World lemming: A direct synonym referencing the same animal.
  • Lemmus species: A taxonomic synonym.
Notes on Meaning
  • The term "gray lemming" specifically refers to a member of the Old World genus , not to New World lemmings (genus or ). Its defining characteristic is its gray coloration, which distinguishes it from related species with brown or other colored fur.
gray lemming

A gray lemming nibbles on a tuft of grass in the tundra.

Noun
  1. Old World lemming

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