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muscardinus

/ˌmʌs.kɑːˈdaɪ.nəs/

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noun

/ˌmʌs.kɑːˈdaɪ.nəs/C2formalscientific
  • ruНаучное название рода в семействе соневых (Gliridae), обозначающее группу мелких грызунов, обычно известных как сони.

A scientific genus name within the family Gliridae, referring to a group of small rodents commonly known as dormice.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Genus of dormiceC2formalscientific

    A genus of small, nocturnal rodents in the family Gliridae, commonly known as dormice.

    ruОрешниковая соня

    • Muscardinus is the only genus in the subfamily Leithiinae.
    • The hazel dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) is a well-known species.
    • Researchers study Muscardinus to understand hibernation patterns.