thomomys

/θoʊməmaɪz/

Definitions

1. noun

a small North American rodent with stocky body and short tail, of the genus Thomomys, often found in dry regions

“The thomomys population in the area has been on the rise due to the recent change in climate.”

Synonyms

  • gopher
  • ground squirrel
  • rodent

Antonyms

  • large mammal