marmota

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marmota

A marmota suns itself on a large, flat rock in a mountain meadow.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A genus of large ground squirrels: "Marmota" refers to a genus of rodents in the squirrel family (Sciuridae), commonly known as marmots. These are large, heavy-bodied, burrowing animals found in mountainous and northern regions.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The scientist studied the behavior of the marmota in its alpine habitat.
    • Several species of marmota are known to hibernate for extended periods.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific classification: The term is used in biological taxonomy to categorize a specific genus.
    • The genus Marmota includes the woodchuck and the alpine marmot.
Variants and Related Words
  • Marmot (n): The common name for any animal within the genus .
    • We saw a marmot sunning itself on a rock.
Synonyms
  • Groundhog (n): A common name for one species, .
  • Woodchuck (n): Another common name for .
marmota

A marmota suns itself on a large, flat rock in a mountain meadow.

Noun
  1. marmots