Pocket Gopher (Noun)
Meaning
Burrowing rodent of the family Geomyidae having large external cheek pouches; of Central America and southwestern North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pocket gopher is well-known for its ability to dig complex networks of tunnels and burrows.
- Pocket gophers are herbivores and primarily feed on roots, tubers, and other underground plant material.
- The distinctive cheek pouches of the pocket gopher allow it to collect and transport food back to its burrow.
- In some areas, pocket gophers are considered pests due to the damage they cause to crops and gardens.
- The extensive burrowing activities of pocket gophers can also have a significant impact on soil quality and ecosystem health.