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Peromyscus (Noun)

Meaning

New World wood mice.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Peromyscus maniculatus is a widespread species of New World wood mouse, though its populations are declining in some areas.
  • The genus Peromyscus includes over 60 species of New World wood mice that are native to North and Central America.
  • Peromyscus leucopus, also known as the white-footed mouse, is a common species of New World wood mouse found in eastern North America.
  • Researchers have been studying the behavior of Peromyscus californicus, a species of New World wood mouse found in the western United States.
  • Peromyscus polionotus, the oldfield mouse, is a species of New World wood mouse that is native to the southeastern United States.

Synonyms

  • Genus Peromyscus
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