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genus pitymys

 

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Noun genus pitymys has 1 sense
  1. Pitymys, genus Pitymys - pine mice
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Cricetidae, family Cricetidae
    --1 has members: pine vole, pine mouse, Pitymys pinetorum

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Genus Pitymys

Genus Pitymys refers to a taxonomic classification that includes a group of small mammals belonging to the family Muridae, often commonly known as voles.

Sense 1:

Noun: A genus of small rodents found primarily in Europe and Asia.

Example Sentences:

1. The genus Pitymys includes several species of voles known for their burrowing habits.

2. Researchers have recently discovered a new species within the genus Pitymys.

Sense 2:

Noun: A specific vole species within the genus Pitymys, such as the Pitymys subterraneus.

Example Sentences:

1. The Pitymys subterraneus is a fascinating vole species that is highly adapted to underground habitats.

2. The population of the Pitymys voles in this region has significantly declined due to habitat destruction.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of the genus Pitymys or its species.

Example Sentences:

1. The Pitymys genus shows distinctive morphological features compared to other rodent groups.

2. The local ecosystem heavily relies on the presence of Pitymys voles as a keystone species.

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