Baiomys (Noun)
Meaning
Pygmy mice.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Baiomys includes various species of pygmy mice native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
- Baiomys mice typically have a lifespan of around 12 to 18 months in the wild.
- Scientists study Baiomys behavior in their natural habitats to gain insight into the animals' adaptations.
- In their ecosystems, Baiomys pygmy mice serve as an essential food source for predators like owls and hawks.
- The Northern Pygmy Mouse is also known by its scientific name Baiomys major.