pouched mouse
The term "pouched mouse" refers to certain small marsupials known for their food-storing cheek pouches, found in Australia and southern Africa.
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Definition
C1Zoology
(technical)A small marsupial native to Australia, known for storing food in cheek pouches.
Example
- The pouched mouse uses its cheek pouches to carry seeds back to its burrow.
C1Zoology
(technical)A species of rodent-like marsupial from southern Africa, known for its cheek pouches used to store food.
Example
- In southern Africa, the pouched mouse is commonly found in dry, open habitats.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pouched mouse":
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