zapus

• Substantivo que designa o gênero-tipo da família Zapodidae, que inclui algumas espécies de ratos saltadores.

A noun referring to the type genus of the family Zapodidae, which includes certain species of jumping mice.

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1. Type genus of the ZapodidaeC2formalscientific

   A genus of small jumping rodents, commonly known as jumping mice, characterized by long hind legs and a long tail, adapted for leaping.

   Zapus

   • The Zapus genus includes species like the meadow jumping mouse.
   • Researchers studied the locomotion of Zapus to understand its jumping mechanics.
   • Zapus species are primarily found in North America.