Onychomys (Noun)
Meaning
Grasshopper mice.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Onychomys is a genus of rodents that are commonly known as grasshopper mice due to their diet consisting mainly of insects and seeds.
- The onychomys genus is unique among rodents as they have adapted to eat scorpions and other venomous animals.
- Grasshopper mice of the genus onychomys are found primarily in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
- In the onychomys genus, grasshopper mice are nocturnal animals and spend most of their time foraging for food at night.
- The grasshopper mice belonging to the onychomys genus are also known for their fierce and aggressive behavior when threatened or defending their territory.