genus apodemus (Meaning)
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genus apodemus (n)
Old World field mice
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus apodemus
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus apodemus Sentence Examples
- The genus Apodemus comprises several species of wood mice widely distributed across Eurasia.
- The wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) is the most common mammal in Great Britain.
- Apodemus species are primarily nocturnal, foraging for seeds, fruits, and insects.
- The striped field mouse (Apodemus agrarius) is known for its black and white vertebral stripe.
- Apodemus mice exhibit social behavior, forming hierarchical groups within their territories.
- The yellow-necked field mouse (Apodemus flavicollis) is recognized by its distinctive yellow collar.
- Apodemus species play an important role in seed dispersal and forest regeneration.
- The Hokkaido mouse (Apodemus speciosus) is an Apodemus species endemic to Hokkaido, Japan.
- Apodemus mice are often used as model organisms in ecological and behavioral studies.
- The evolutionary history of the genus Apodemus has been shaped by geographic isolation and habitat specialization.
FAQs About the word genus apodemus
Old World field mice
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Apodemus comprises several species of wood mice widely distributed across Eurasia.
The wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) is the most common mammal in Great Britain.
Apodemus species are primarily nocturnal, foraging for seeds, fruits, and insects.
The striped field mouse (Apodemus agrarius) is known for its black and white vertebral stripe.
