Genus Apodemus (Noun)
Meaning
Old World field mice.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Apodemus consists of more than 20 species of Old World field mice, including the striped field mouse and the yellow-necked mouse.
- Scientists studying the behavior of the genus Apodemus found that some species exhibit distinct patterns of habitat preference.
- A group of researchers from a European university discovered a new species within the genus Apodemus that is native to the mountains of Central Asia.
- Field mice from the genus Apodemus have adapted to living in close proximity to human settlements and can be considered an invasive species.
- Taxonomists classify the wood mouse as part of the genus Apodemus due to its genetic similarities to other species within the group.