perognathus

• Nome próprio que designa um gênero de pequenos roedores conhecidos como ratos-canguru, nativos da América do Norte.

A proper noun referring to a genus of small rodents commonly known as pocket mice, which are native to North America.

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   A genus of small, seed-eating rodents native to North America, known for their fur-lined cheek pouches used for storing food.

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   • The Perognathus uses its cheek pouches to carry seeds back to its burrow.
   • Researchers observed a Perognathus foraging in the desert at dusk.
   • The Perognathus is well-adapted to arid environments.