Heterocephalus (Noun)
Meaning
Sand rats.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The naked mole rat is also known as Heterocephalus glaber, a type of sand rat found in East Africa.
- Heterocephalus glaber is a highly social species of sand rat that lives in large colonies.
- In the context of sand rats, Heterocephalus glaber is a species that exhibits unique characteristics such as its pinkish color and long incisors.
- The Heterocephalus glaber sand rat is known for its ability to live in a low-oxygen environment.
- Researchers have been studying the Heterocephalus glaber sand rat to understand its remarkable resistance to cancer and aging.