bathyergus

noun

Meaning

A genus of subterranean rodents in the family Bathyergidae, commonly known as dune mole-rats.

Examples

The Bathyergus genus is well-adapted for life in sandy soils.
Researchers studied the burrowing habits of the Bathyergus species found in the Western Cape.

Synonyms: mole-rat, dune mole-rat, rodent, fossorial mammal

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bathyergus

noun

Pronunciation: ˌbæθiˈɜːrɡəs

Definition

A genus of subterranean rodents in the family Bathyergidae, commonly known as dune mole-rats.

Examples

The Bathyergus genus is well-adapted for life in sandy soils.
Researchers studied the burrowing habits of the Bathyergus species found in the Western Cape.

Synonyms of bathyergus

Words with a similar meaning to bathyergus:

mole-rat
dune mole-rat
rodent
fossorial mammal

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