Jumping Mouse (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several primitive mouselike rodents with long hind legs and no cheek pouches; of woodlands of Eurasia and North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The jumping mouse is a small rodent that can leap long distances to evade predators in the forest.
- In North America, the jumping mouse is often found in woodland areas with dense underbrush.
- The jumping mouse has a distinctive appearance with its long hind legs and brown fur.
- Researchers have been studying the behavior of the jumping mouse in its natural habitat.
- The jumping mouse is an important part of the ecosystem, serving as a food source for many predators.