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gopherus polypemus

 

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Noun gopherus polypemus has 1 sense
  1. gopher tortoise, gopher turtle, gopher, Gopherus polypemus - burrowing edible land tortoise of southeastern North America
    --1 is a kind of tortoise
    --1 is a member of Gopherus, genus Gopherus

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Term: Gopherus Polypemus

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Gopherus Polypemus refers to a species of tortoise, commonly known as the Desert Tortoise.

Sample Sentence: The Gopherus Polypemus is native to the southwestern United States.


Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: Gopherus Polypemus also refers to a genus of North American tortoises, which includes the Desert Tortoise.

Sample Sentence: There are several species within the Gopherus Polypemus genus.


Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: When used as an adjective, Gopherus Polypemus describes something related to the Desert Tortoise or the Gopherus Polypemus genus.

Sample Sentence: The conservation of Gopherus Polypemus habitats is of utmost importance.


Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: Gopherus Polypemus can also function as a verb meaning to move slowly or cautiously.

Sample Sentence: The tortoise gophered along the path, taking its time to enjoy the surroundings.


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