dormice (Meaning)
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dormice (pl.)
of Dormouse
Synonyms & Antonyms of dormice
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dormice Sentence Examples
- Dormice are fascinating creatures known for their ability to hibernate through the cold winter months.
- Hazel dormice and garden dormice are two common species of dormice found in Europe.
- Dormice construct intricate nests of leaves and twigs in trees or hedgerows.
- During the summer, dormice feed on fruits, nuts, and insects to build up their energy reserves for hibernation.
- As autumn approaches, dormice start preparing for hibernation by eating large amounts of food to store fat.
- Before settling into their hibernation chambers, dormice usually seal the entrances with leaves and twigs to keep out predators.
- During hibernation, dormice enter a state of torpor, where their body temperature drops significantly, and their metabolism slows down.
- Dormice can remain in hibernation for several months, depending on the severity of the winter weather.
- When spring arrives, dormice emerge from their hibernation chambers and start foraging for food to replenish their energy levels.
- Dormice play a valuable role in maintaining the ecological balance in their respective habitats by dispersing seeds and helping to control insect populations.
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of Dormouse
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Dormice are fascinating creatures known for their ability to hibernate through the cold winter months.
Hazel dormice and garden dormice are two common species of dormice found in Europe.
Dormice construct intricate nests of leaves and twigs in trees or hedgerows.
During the summer, dormice feed on fruits, nuts, and insects to build up their energy reserves for hibernation.
