Pouched Rat (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 pouched rat's unique ability to stuff its cheek pouches with seeds and fruits helps it gather food for winter.
- A pouched rat's diet mainly consists of underground plant parts such as roots, tubers, and corms.
- The pouched rat plays a crucial role in seed dispersal in its ecosystem due to its seed-hoarding behavior.
- In its burrow, the pouched rat can have a complex tunnel system, with multiple entrances and exits.
- The pouched rat is an important food source for various predators such as owls, hawks, and foxes in its native habitat.