thomomys talpoides

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Noun thomomys talpoides has 1 sense

northern pocket gopher, Thomomys talpoides - grayish to brown gopher of western and central United States
--₁ is a kind of gopher, pocket gopher, pouched rat; Thomomys, genus Thomomys

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Thomomys talpoides

Thomomys talpoides, commonly known as the northern pocket gopher, is a small mammal native to North America. It belongs to the family Geomyidae and is primarily found in the western parts of the United States and Canada.

Definition

Noun: A species of pocket gopher native to North America.

Senses and Usages

Sense: Zoology
Usage: The thomomys talpoides mainly lives underground and constructs extensive burrow systems.
Example sentence: The thomomys talpoides excavates tunnels through the soil using its strong forelimbs.
Sense: Biology
Usage: Thomomys talpoides is known for its herbivorous diet, feeding on roots, bulbs, and tubers.
Example sentence: The ecological impact of thomomys talpoides on plant communities is significant.

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