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Genus Ondatra (Noun)

Meaning

Muskrats.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Muskrats comprise a single genus called Ondatra, with only one species, the common muskrat, Ondatra zibethicus.
  • The genus Ondatra has been placed in several different families over the years due to its unique characteristics and adaptations.
  • Muskrats belong to the genus Ondatra and are known to cause significant damage to aquatic ecosystems.
  • Taxonomists place muskrats in the genus Ondatra, within the subfamily Arvicolinae of the family Cricetidae.
  • The muskrat is the only member of the genus Ondatra and is widely distributed across North America and parts of Eurasia.

Synonyms

  • Ondatra

Hypernyms

  • Mammal Genus
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