Dwarf Pocket Rat (Noun)
Meaning
Small silky-haired pouched rodent; similar to but smaller than kangaroo rats.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The dwarf pocket rat is a small, nocturnal rodent native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
- Dwarf pocket rats are herbivores and primarily feed on seeds, fruits, and vegetation.
- The dwarf pocket rat is known for its ability to store seeds in its cheek pouches for later use.
- Dwarf pocket rats are social animals and often live in small colonies in the wild.
- Researchers have been studying the behavior of dwarf pocket rats in controlled laboratory environments to better understand their social dynamics.