bathyergidae (Meaning)

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bathyergidae (n)

mole rats; sand rats

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Bathyergidae, known as mole-rats, are highly social rodents that live in complex subterranean colonies.
Bathyergidae species exhibit eusociality, where individuals specialize in different roles within the colony.
The Damaraland mole-rat (Fukomys damarensis), a member of Bathyergidae, is known for its exceptional longevity among mammals.
Bathyergidae have a low metabolic rate and can withstand periods of food scarcity by entering a state of torpor.
Naked mole-rats (Heterocephalus glaber), another species of Bathyergidae, are unique in their high tolerance to pain and lack of aggression.
Bathyergidae social structure resembles that of insects, with a single reproducing queen and multiple sterile workers.
Members of Bathyergidae have developed specialized adaptations for digging and navigating through underground tunnels.
Bathyergidae species can exhibit both cooperative and competitive behaviors within their colonies, depending on the context.
The conservation status of Bathyergidae varies among species, with some being classified as vulnerable or endangered.
Research on Bathyergidae has provided valuable insights into the evolution of social behavior and the biology of subterranean mammals.

mole rats; sand rats

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Bathyergidae, known as mole-rats, are highly social rodents that live in complex subterranean colonies.

Bathyergidae species exhibit eusociality, where individuals specialize in different roles within the colony.

The Damaraland mole-rat (Fukomys damarensis), a member of Bathyergidae, is known for its exceptional longevity among mammals.

Bathyergidae have a low metabolic rate and can withstand periods of food scarcity by entering a state of torpor.