ondatra

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A semiaquatic rodent: Ondatra is the genus name for muskrats, medium-sized rodents adapted to aquatic environments.
    • The animal itself: Informally, ondatra can refer to the muskrat animal (Ondatra zibethicus), known for its fur and burrowing habits.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The biologist studied the behavior of the ondatra in its wetland habitat.
    • Trapping of ondatra for its fur was once a common practice.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to specify the genus.
    • The species was reclassified under the genus *Ondatra.
Variants and Related Words
  • Muskrat (n): The common name for animals of the genus , specifically .
  • Ondatra zibethicus (n): The full scientific name for the common muskrat.
Synonyms
  • Muskrat: The most common synonym.
  • Water rat: A general, non-scientific term sometimes used for similar aquatic rodents.
Noun
  1. muskrats

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