Microtus Richardsoni (Noun)
Meaning
Of western North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Microtus richardsoni, the Richardson's vole or water vole, is a semi-aquatic rodent that inhabits western North America in regions near water.
- The population dynamics of Microtus richardsoni have been a subject of study for their role in shaping the ecosystems they inhabit in western North America.
- Trappers once harvested Microtus richardsoni in western North America for their valuable fur, however numbers have since declined due to over harvesting.
- Microtus richardsoni in western North America primarily construct their burrows within close proximity to a water source because of their partially aquatic lifestyle.
- Because Microtus richardsoni has adapted to life in or near water throughout western North America the semi-aquatic mammal can hold its breath for longer periods than typical rodents.