sigmodon
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of rodents: Sigmodon is a genus of New World rats in the family Cricetidae, commonly known as cotton rats.
- The type species: The term can refer specifically to the hispid cotton rat (Sigmodon hispidus), which is a well-known species within this genus.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The field study focused on the population dynamics of Sigmodon.
- Sigmodon hispidus is an important species in ecological research.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: Used in scientific literature to discuss the genus's characteristics, evolution, or distribution.
- The phylogenetic analysis included several species of Sigmodon.
Variants and Related Words
- Sigmodontinae (n): The subfamily to which the genus belongs.
- Hispid (adj): Often used in the species name , meaning rough or bristly, referring to the fur.
Synonyms
- Cotton rat: The common name for rodents of the genus .
Notes on Meaning
- The word is almost exclusively used in scientific, zoological, or ecological contexts. It is not typically used in everyday conversation.
Noun
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American cotton rats
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