lemmus

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lemmus

A lemmus scurries across the snowy tundra.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A genus of rodents in the family Cricetidae, commonly known as true lemmings: "Lemmus" is the scientific genus name for a specific group of small, short-tailed rodents found in Arctic and northern regions. The animals in this genus are characterized by their dense fur and cyclical population booms.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The biologist studied the migration patterns of Lemmus trimucronatus, the brown lemming.
    • The genus Lemmus includes several species adapted to tundra environments.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to classify and discuss species within this specific genus.
    • The research paper compared the skull morphology of Lemmus to that of the genus Dicrostonyx.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lemming (n): The common name for the rodents belonging to the genus and other related genera.
    • A popular myth states that lemmings commit mass suicide by jumping off cliffs.
Synonyms
  • True lemming: A common name used to distinguish members of the genus from other lemming genera.
lemmus

A lemmus scurries across the snowy tundra.

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  1. lemmings

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