Geomys
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A genus of North American pocket gophers that forms the type genus of the family Geomyidae, characterised by their burrowing habits and fur-lined cheek pouches.
“The researcher's field notes described the tunnelling behaviour of Geomys over several seasons of observation.”
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