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Pika (Noun)

Meaning

Small short-eared burrowing mammal of rocky uplands of Asia and western North America.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The pika's high-pitched call echoed through the mountain meadow as it scurried for cover.
  • Pikas are well adapted to the harsh, rocky terrain of the high mountains, where other small mammals would struggle to survive.
  • The rock-dwelling pika is a familiar sight in the Himalayas, where it can be seen gathering plant material for its winter stores.
  • The pika's thick fur and layers of fat help it withstand the freezing temperatures of the mountain winters.
  • In the wild, pikas play a crucial role in their ecosystems, serving as both prey for larger animals and seed dispersers for native plant species.

Synonyms

  • Mouse Hare
  • Coney
  • Rock Rabbit
  • Cony

Hypernyms

  • Gnawing Mammal

Hyponyms

  • Ochotona Collaris
  • Ochotona Princeps
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