American Harvest Mouse (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several small greyish New World mice inhabiting e.g. grain fields.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The American harvest mouse is a common sight in midwestern grain fields during the summer months.
- In some areas, the American harvest mouse population can have a significant impact on the local ecosystem.
- Researchers have been studying the habitat and behavior of the American harvest mouse in an effort to better understand its role in the environment.
- The American harvest mouse is often found in close proximity to its preferred food sources, such as oats and wheat.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the American harvest mouse and its habitats from the threats of urbanization and climate change.