Geomyid: meaning, definitions and examples

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geomyid

 

[ dส’iหˆoสŠ.mi.ษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal classification

Geomyid refers to a family of burrowing rodents known as pocket gophers, which are characterized by their hairy cheek pouches used for storing food. These animals are primarily found in North America and are known for their extensive tunneling systems. They play a significant role in soil aeration and nutrient cycling.

Synonyms

burrowing rodent, pocket gopher

Examples of usage

  • The geomyid family includes various species of pocket gophers.
  • Geomyids are often studied for their burrowing behavior.
  • Farmers sometimes consider geomyids pests due to their tunneling.

Translations

Translations of the word "geomyid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น geomรญdio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เคฎเคฟเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Geomyidae

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ geomyid

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตะพะผั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ geomyid

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใ‚ชใƒŸใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gรฉomyidรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ geomyid

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท geomyid

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์˜ค๋ฏธ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูŠูˆู…ูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ geomyid

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ geomyid

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐ้ผ ็ง‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ geomyid

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ geomyid

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะตะพะผะธะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ”แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ geomid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ geomyid

Etymology

The term 'geomyid' is derived from the Greek root 'geo-', meaning 'earth', and '-myid', from the Greek word 'mys', meaning 'mouse'. This classification reflects the burrowing lifestyle of these rodents, as they are commonly found underground. The family Geomyidae was first scientifically recognized in the 19th century when various species were identified in North America. Historically, pocket gophers have been important in agricultural ecosystems, as their burrowing behavior helps aerate the soil and transfer nutrients. Over time, studies on geomyids have expanded to include their impact on plant communities and their role in the ecosystem.