lophiomys

Meanings

• noun

  A genus of rodents in the family Nesomyidae, native to Africa.

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Variants

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amphioxi , amphioxus , amphioxuses , lancelet , lancelets

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Etymology

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From Greek lophios, meaning 'crested' or 'wavy' and mys, meaning 'mouse'.

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Trivia

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1. Lophiomys imhausi, also known as the crested rat, is the most famous species of this genus.

2. The crested rat is an important prey species for many predators in its habitat, including snakes, eagles, and large carnivorous mammals.

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1. Nesomyidae: A family of rodents found in Africa and Madagascar, also known as the 'African mongoose rodents'.

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Lophiomys species are known for their distinct physical features, such as their elongated snout and crested tail. They are important prey animals for various predators in their habitats.

How to Memorize "lophiomys"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small rodent with a long snout and a wavy, crested tail. Visualize its habitat in Africa.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lophiomys' with the image of a crested mouse or a wavy-tailed rodent.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Lophiomys' is a genus of rodents with a 'crested' (lophio) 'mouse' (mys).

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