What is another word for apodemus?

Pronunciation: [ɐpˈə͡ʊdməs] (IPA)

Apodemus is a genus of small rodents commonly known as field mice that are found in various parts of the world. There are several synonyms for the word apodemus, including wood mouse, long-tailed field mouse, and yellow-necked mouse. These synonyms are used interchangeably to describe the different species of field mice that belong to the genus. The wood mouse, known scientifically as Apodemus sylvaticus, is known for its distinctive fur coloration, which varies from shades of brown to gray. The yellow-necked mouse, on the other hand, is known for its yellowish-orange throat, while the long-tailed field mouse has a longer tail than other species in the genus.

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What are the hyponyms for Apodemus?

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What are the holonyms for Apodemus?

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Usage examples for Apodemus

June 15, 1956. 8. Comments on the taxonomic status of apodemus peninsulae, with description of a new subspecies from North China.
"A Review of the Middle American Tree Frogs of the Genus Ptychohyla"
William E. Duellman
Three general groups of the genus apodemus are presently known to occur on the mainland of northeast Asia.
"Comments on the Taxonomic Status of Apodemus peninsulae, with Description of a New Subspecies from North China"
J. Knox Jones, Jr.
In China the extent of the distribution of apodemus peninsulae is also uncertain.
"Comments on the Taxonomic Status of Apodemus peninsulae, with Description of a New Subspecies from North China"
J. Knox Jones, Jr.

Related words: rodent, rat, squirrel, mouse, chipmunk, beaver

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