Definition of Dipodomys

1. Noun. Kangaroo rats.

Exact synonyms: Genus Dipodomys
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Family Heteromyidae, Heteromyidae
Member holonyms: Desert Rat, Dipodomys Phillipsii, Kangaroo Rat

Medical Definition of Dipodomys

1. A genus of the family heteromyidae which contains 22 species. Their physiology is adapted for the conservation of water, and they seldom drink water. They are found in arid or desert habitats and travel by hopping on their hind limbs. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dipodomys

dipnet
dipnets
dipnetted
dipnetting
dipneumona
dipnoan
dipnoans
dipnoi
Dipnoi
dipnoous
dipodia
dipodic
Dipodidae
dipodies
dipodomys (current term)
Dipodomys
Dipodomys ordi
Dipodomys phillipsii
dipody
Dipogon
Dipogon lignosus
dipolar
dipolar
dipolar buffer
dipolar ions
dipole
dipole
dipoles
dipole antenna
dipole molecule

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