Cynomys (Noun)
Meaning
Prairie dogs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Prairie dogs of the species Cynomys ludovicianus are commonly found in grasslands and prairies of the United States.
- The name 'cynomys' is derived from the Greek words 'kuon,' meaning 'dog,' and 'mus,' meaning 'mouse,' which describes the animal's physical appearance.
- Wildlife researchers have been studying the unique alarm call system of the white-tailed prairie dog or Cynomys leucurus for several years.
- Cynomys parvus, or the Utah prairie dog, is one of the most endangered species of prairie dogs in North America.
- Habitat preservation is crucial for the long-term survival of the Gunnison's prairie dog, also known as Cynomys gunnisoni.