Bathyergus (Noun)
Meaning
Mole rats.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Bathyergus janetta, also known as the Namaqua dune mole rat, is found in southern Africa.
- Bathyergus janetta's name was recently changed to more accurately represent its evolutionary lineage.
- One mole rat, specifically Bathyergus, does not seem to live as long in the laboratory.
- Several types of Bathyergus can cause considerable damage to plant life with their tunnel digging activities.
- Due to environmental degradation the habitats of many species, including the Bathyergus, are becoming endangered.