Genus Onychomys (Noun)
Meaning
Grasshopper mice.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Onychomys, commonly known as grasshopper mice, consists of three species of rodents that are native to North America.
- Grasshopper mice of the genus Onychomys are known for their ability to eat scorpions and other venomous animals.
- The genus Onychomys is part of the family Cricetidae, which includes a wide range of rodents such as hamsters and voles.
- Onychomys torquatus, a species within the genus Onychomys, is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
- The genus Onychomys is characterized by its distinctive teeth and ability to survive in arid environments with limited water availability.