Genus Sigmodon (Noun)
Meaning
American cotton rats.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The cotton rat, genus Sigmodon, is a rodent species native to the Americas.
- Genus Sigmodon cotton rats are hosts to various ectoparasites, including ticks and fleas.
- Sigmodon species, particularly the hispid cotton rat, have been studied extensively for their role in leptospirosis transmission.
- Cotton rats of the genus Sigmodon are known for their high reproductive rate and ability to thrive in a variety of habitats.
- The Sigmodon genus includes several species of cotton rats that inhabit different regions of the Americas.