Neotoma Cinerea (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several bushy-tailed rodents of the genus Neotoma of western North America; hoards food and other objects.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The park ranger explained that the neotoma cinerea, also known as the bushy-tailed woodrat, was a common sight in the desert landscape.
- Researchers were fascinated by the complex nests built by neotoma cinerea, which could contain a wide variety of materials, including sticks, leaves, and even human trash.
- The hiker was startled to see a neotoma cinerea scavenging for food in the campsite, its bushy tail twitching as it darted around.
- In the laboratory, scientists studied the behavior of neotoma cinerea, observing their patterns of food storage and retrieval.
- The wildlife biologist wrote in her journal about the unique characteristics of the neotoma cinerea, including its ability to collect and hoard unusual items.