What is another word for notomys?
Pronunciation: [nˈɒtəmɪz] (IPA) 
Notomys is a term used to describe a genus of long-tailed, hopping rodents that inhabit the arid regions of Australia. These creatures are also known by several other names, which include spinifex hopping mouse, spinifex rat, inland mouse, and plains rat. Despite their varied synonyms, all these names refer to the same small, desert-dwelling mammal that possesses long limbs and a thick, furry tail. The name 'spinifex' is taken from the grass that grows in the regions where these rodents are found, as they are known to frequently forage on its seeds. Regardless of the name used, Notomys continues to be one of the unique animals that call the Australian outback their home.
