muskrats (Meaning)
muskrats
an aquatic rodent (Ondatra zibethica) of the U.S. and Canada with a long scaly laterally compressed tail, webbed hind feet, and dark glossy brown fur, a North American rodent that lives in or near the water, has a long scaly tail and webbed hind feet, and glossy usually dark brown fur, its fur or pelt
Synonyms & Antonyms of muskrats
muskrats Sentence Examples
- The muskrats scurried through the marsh grass, their sleek bodies blending with the vegetation.
- The muskrat's lodge was a dome-shaped structure made from intertwined reeds and mud.
- Muskrats are known for their distinctive hind feet, which are webbed for swimming.
- The population of muskrats in the area had declined significantly due to habitat loss.
- Trapping muskrats for their valuable fur was once a common practice in North America.
- Muskrats played a vital role in maintaining the health of wetlands by controlling aquatic vegetation.
- The muskrat's diet consisted primarily of aquatic plants, including cattails and pondweeds.
- Muskrats have a thick undercoat that helps insulate them in cold temperatures.
- The female muskrat typically gives birth to a litter of 5-8 kittens in the spring.
- Muskrats are often confused with beavers, but they are smaller and do not build dams.
FAQs About the word muskrats
an aquatic rodent (Ondatra zibethica) of the U.S. and Canada with a long scaly laterally compressed tail, webbed hind feet, and dark glossy brown fur, a North A
chinchilla, otter, fox, badger, ermine, mink,beaver, fisher, marten, rabbit
No antonyms found.
The muskrats scurried through the marsh grass, their sleek bodies blending with the vegetation.
The muskrat's lodge was a dome-shaped structure made from intertwined reeds and mud.
Muskrats are known for their distinctive hind feet, which are webbed for swimming.
The population of muskrats in the area had declined significantly due to habitat loss.
