Dipodomys (Noun)
Meaning
Kangaroo rats.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Dipodomys of kangaroo rats consists of at least 22 species of small rodents native to western North America.
- One well-known characteristic of the Dipodomys genus is their remarkable ability to jump long distances, thanks to their powerful hind legs.
- Dipodomys merriami, also known as Merriam's kangaroo rat, is a species of kangaroo rat well adapted to life in arid environments.
- Kangaroo rats of the genus Dipodomys possess specialized kidneys to cope with the scarcity of water in their habitats.
- Species of Dipodomys exhibit distinctive patterns of nocturnal behavior and mainly hide in their burrows during the daytime.