Small New World burrowing mouselike rodents with fur-lined cheek pouches and hind limbs and tail adapted to leaping; adapted to desert conditions: pocket mice; kangaroo mice; kangaroo rats. Synonym: family Heteromyidae.
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Words linked to "Heteromyidae" : genus Dipodomys, genus Microdipodops, Sciuromorpha, genus Perognathus, pocket mouse, Dipodomys, Microdipodops, Perognathus, suborder Sciuromorpha, mammal family, Liomys, genus Liomys |
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