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单词 microtine
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Definition of microtine in English:

microtine

noun ˈmʌɪkrə(ʊ)tiːnˈmʌɪkrə(ʊ)tʌɪn
Zoology
  • A rodent of the subfamily Microtinae (family Muridae) of rodents, which includes voles, lemmings, muskrats, and mole-voles.

adjective ˈmʌɪkrə(ʊ)tiːnˈmʌɪkrə(ʊ)tʌɪn
Zoology
  • Belonging to the subfamily Microtinae; of or relating to rodents of this subfamily.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in American Naturalist. From scientific Latin Microtinae, subfamily name from Microtus, genus name (F. von P. von Schrank Fauna Boica 1 66) (from micro- + ancient Greek ὠτ-, οὖς ear: see oto-) + -inae.

 
 

Definition of microtine in US English:

microtine

noun
Zoology
  • A rodent of the subfamily Microtinae (family Muridae) of rodents, which includes voles, lemmings, muskrats, and mole-voles.

adjective
Zoology
  • Belonging to the subfamily Microtinae; of or relating to rodents of this subfamily.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in American Naturalist. From scientific Latin Microtinae, subfamily name from Microtus, genus name (F. von P. von Schrank Fauna Boica 1 66) (from micro- + ancient Greek ὠτ-, οὖς ear: see oto-) + -inae.

 
 
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