Bathyergidae (Noun)
Meaning
Mole rats; sand rats.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Bathyergidae family consists of mole rats and sand rats that primarily inhabit Africa and parts of the Middle East.
- These large rodents belonging to the Bathyergidae family have adapted to life underground, often creating extensive tunnel systems.
- As part of the Bathyergidae family, sand rats mainly live in dry and sandy habitats, primarily consuming plant material.
- Members of the Bathyergidae family, such as the naked mole rat, are of scientific interest due to their unique adaptations and long lifespan.
- The Bathyergidae family shares characteristics such as strong front limbs used for digging and relatively small external ears.