What is another word for sigmodon?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪɡmɒdən] (IPA) 
Sigmodon, also known as cotton rat, is a genus of rodents that belong to the family Cricetidae. There are few synonyms for the term sigmodon, one of which is the cotton mouse. This term is often used interchangeably with sigmodon, as both refer to the same genus of rodents. Another synonym for sigmodon is the marsh rat, as these rodents are often found in marshy areas. Additionally, sigmodon is sometimes referred to as the southern cotton rat because of its distribution in the southern United States. Despite the different names, they all refer to the same small mammal with a distinctive cotton-like tail.
