Thomomys (Noun)
Meaning
Western pocket gophers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ground was heavily excavated by thomomys, a common species of Western pocket gopher in the area.
- Local wildlife surveys indicate the presence of thomomys in various habitats across the region.
- Thomomys are herbivores that primarily feed on plant roots, causing significant structural damage to farmland.
- Studies have shown that thomomys can cause extensive soil erosion by creating extensive networks of tunnels.
- Biologists have been tracking thomomys populations in the affected regions to understand the environmental impact of these burrowing creatures.