ochotona

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Noun ochotona has 1 sense

Ochotona, genus Ochotona - type genus of the Ochotonidae
--₁ is a kind of mammal genus
--₁ is a member of Ochotonidae, family Ochotonidae
--₁ has members:
little chief hare, Ochotona princeps; collared pika, Ochotona collaris

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Ochotona

Description:

Ochotona is a genus of small mammals in the family Ochotonidae, commonly known as pikas. Pikas are native to the colder regions of Asia, North America, and Europe. They have a rounded body shape, short limbs, and distinctive large ears.

Senses and Usages:

Noun - Animal:

1. A small mammal belonging to the genus Ochotona, known as a pika.

Example sentence: The ochotona scurried across the alpine meadow, using its high-pitched call to communicate with other members of its species.

Noun - Botany:

1. A genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, commonly known as the indigofera.

Example sentence: The ochotona plant has vibrant purple flowers that attract pollinators.

Adjective:

1. Pertaining to or characteristic of the genus Ochotona.

Example sentence: The ochotona habitat is characterized by rocky slopes and alpine meadows.