What is another word for Genus Sigmodon?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs sˈɪɡmɒdən] (IPA) 
Genus Sigmodon is a group of rodents commonly known as cotton rats. Their scientific name comes from the Greek words "sigma" meaning "S-shaped" and "odon" meaning "tooth," which describes their distinctive curved incisors. Synonyms for Genus Sigmodon include the names of the nine recognized species within the genus: Sigmodon alstoni, Sigmodon arizonae, Sigmodon fulviventer, Sigmodon hirsutus, Sigmodon leucotis, Sigmodon ochrognathus, Sigmodon peruanus, Sigmodon toltecus, and Sigmodon zanjonensis. These cotton rats are found throughout the Americas, from the southwestern United States down to central Argentina, and occupy a variety of habitats, from deserts to forests.
