dicrostonyx

• Nome científico do gênero de roedores conhecidos como lemingues-de-casco, pequenos mamíferos árticos ou subárticos.

A scientific noun referring to a genus of rodents commonly known as pied lemmings, which are small arctic or subarctic mammals.

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   A genus of small rodents in the family Cricetidae, commonly known as pied lemmings, found in Arctic and subarctic regions.

   Lêmingues-da-estepe

   • The Dicrostonyx species are known for their ability to change fur color seasonally.
   • Researchers studied the population dynamics of Dicrostonyx in the tundra.
   • Dicrostonyx lemmings are a key part of the Arctic food web.