What is another word for Genus Jaculus?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs d͡ʒˈakjʊləs] (IPA)

Genus Jaculus, commonly referred to as the "jerboa," is a small rodent-like animal found in deserts and dry areas of North Africa and Asia. There are several synonyms for the name of this genus, including the Arabic word "Wabr" and the Hebrew word "Tzviya." In the Spanish language, it is called "Saltarín," which means jumper, and in Turkish, it is known as "Kum Fareleri," or desert mouse. The Latin word "jaculus" translates to "dart" or "javelin," which describes the jerboa's ability to jump and dart quickly through the desert environment. These synonyms provide insight into the history and language of the regions where the jerboa can be found.

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What are the hypernyms for Genus jaculus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
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    primates, Rats, Rodents, Squirrels, Animalia (kingdom of multicellular organisms), Chordata (subphylum including vertebrates), Eukaryota (taxonomic domain of complex organisms).

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