polyborus

/pɒlɪˈbɔːrəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of large, predatory ground-dwelling burrowing rodents in the family Bathyergidae.

“The polyborus is a well-known example of an adaptation to underground environments.”

Synonyms

  • bathyergidae
  • rodent

Antonyms

  • above-ground
  • arboreal